What’s This All About?

Folder Size adds a “Folder Size” column to the standard Windows Explorer file explorer utility. It also adds a further 3 columns that report the number of files and folders that appear under the folder being viewed. This is a simple and brilliant Explorer add-on that is an essential tool for anyone interested in how disk space is being used or where all the large file/folders are.

Why Would You Want It?

Windows does not provide a utility that shows the size of folders in a simple and easily used way*.There are many reasons why you need to know the size of folders. It may be that you are running out of disk space. You may want to know why a particular folder is using so much space. Or you are simply interested in the fact that certain applications produce large files and use up so much disk space. Armed with this information you can make all sorts of decisions:

1. Do I want to use an application that uses lots of disk space?
2. Do I want to delete this folder?
3. Do I want to move this folder?
4. How can I use this utility more efficiently?
5. What do I delete now that I am running out of disk space?

I am sure there are lots of other reasons why you would want to know the sizes of folders.

*You can always use the “right click context menu” in Explorer to view propertied. This only give information for a single folder and is slow/cumbersome to use.

However, not only does Folder Size add a Windows Explorer column for the size of the folder, you can also add columns that will tell you the number of files and/or folders within that folder (sub-folders/files).

What Does It Do - The Essentials?

Summary:

• Displays Folder Size Information in Windows Explorer
• Displays Number of sub files and folders in additional columns
• Runs as a Service

Pros: What’s Good?

Features & Benefits

• Freeware

• Very Simple to Use
• Integrates into existing Windows Explorer utility

Cons:What’s Not So Good?

• Limited information/promotion
• Resource Usage
• No Help or How to Use*

*However it is very simple to use, just follow this review if you are stuck

More About What it Does in Detail:

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