I want to run an action on a folder with a bunch of subfolders

i created an action to change the color space from rgb to cmyk. i have one folder with 52 subfolders in it. rather then run this action 52 times I would like to run it once and have it apply to all the subfolders. when i go in the bridge and choose tools. photoshop. batch i get a message
folders cannot be used for this command
any ideas

Use Dr. Browns 1-2-3 process but only when using it through PSCS File - Scripts you get the option include subfolders.
If you don't have the script visit Russel Brown his website, you can download it for free :-)

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