Thread: Obtaining directory listings

Are the FindFirstFile() and FindNextFile() functions the best way to obtain a directory listing?

Yes. I have a tutorial on their use if you need one. Here.

I have a problem with Search Companion in Windows XP professional. When I am not logged onto the internet, and I try to use the Search Companion in any way, such as pressing Start-F or Ctrl-F, it tells me "a file is missing that is required to run Search Companion. Run setup". Basically, when I'm not on the net, I can't search for files at all, which is annoying. If I were to create a search program using FindFirstFile() and FindNextFile(), would that be the most efficient way? Also, if anyone knows how to fix the Search Companion problem, I'd love to know how.

Can you not put your XP cd in and choose the "Repair" option to put back the file, (I can't quite remember what the option is called, it is something like that, I remember seeing it when I reinstalled last time).

I would use FindFirstFile()/FindNextFile() to search or list files.

I couldn't find that option on the CD. Are you sure it's possible? If not I guess I'll either reinstall or make my own search program.

Don't worry, I found an MSDN article that explained the error. Some files can become corrupted or become "missing", if you use search companion with some internet service providers. To fix it, you need to find the srchasst.inf file in the windows\inf\ folder. Right click and press install, and it's done (requires CD). Handy thing, MSDN. Though I wonder if there IS a repair function somewhere. That would be even more handy. Thanks for the help.