You want it this easy???
o R Click on file name (or folder name) in Windows explorer,
o slide down &
o click "Copy as Text"

Poof, your wish is granted.

I've had this on Win XP for Years--and I hope you like it as much as I do.

Go here:
http://www.dimin.net/software/utils.html

Then look for:
Folder As Text
An extension for windows shell, includes new option for right mouse button click on file or folder to simply copy the file/folder name into clipboard. Awarded by Softpedia 100% Clean Award.
Source: Delphi and NSIS installer file.
Windows compatibility: 95/98/ME/2k/XP/Vista/7 x86/x64
folderAsText.exe [161.05 KB]

download folderAsText.exe

install folderAsText.exe

never worry about it again.