It is quite easy to recognize / determine the size of a file or folder under Microsoft Windows operating systems!You can use external tools ►► to display the folder size / number of files in a column , but it also works without external tools under MS Windows operating systems! Contents: 1.) ... File size in File Explorer on Windows!
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2.) Folder size in File Explorer on Windows!
You can see the folder size by right-clicking on the marked folder and opening the properties of the folder. Several folders can also be marked!Or use Alt + mouse click or Alt + Enter on the selected folder!
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3.) More tips on folder and file size on Windows!
► Why are some file or folder sizes underlined? I would like to deactivate it!
► Do not start the folder size evaluation with Windows!
► Folder size information for file folders and file extensions in the Explorer window?
► Display the folder size / number of files in a column, is that possible?
Here are some more tips for determining folder and file sizes on Windows:
1. File Explorer Detail View:
Open File Explorer and navigate to the folder or file whose size you want to check. Click View at the top of File Explorer, then choose Details. This will display additional columns with information such as size, type and date. You can also sort the files by size by clicking the "Size" column heading.
2. Third-party memory analysis tools:
There are many free and paid third-party tools that provide detailed analysis of the memory usage on your computer. Programs like WinDirStat, TreeSize Free or SpaceSniffer graphically show how much storage space individual files and folders take up and help you identify space wasters.
3. PowerShell Commands:
If you use Windows PowerShell, you can use commands like `Get-ChildItem` and `Measure-Object` to get the size of files and folders. For example, you can use the command `Get-ChildItem -Path "Path to folder" | Use Measure-Object -Property Length -Sum` to get the total size of all files in a folder.
4. Disk Cleanup Tool:
Windows has a built-in Disk Cleanup tool that allows you to delete temporary files and remove unnecessary files to free up disk space. You can open it by searching for and selecting "Disk Cleanup" in the Start menu. Then select the hard drive you want to clean and click "Clean up system files" to perform a more detailed analysis.
With these additional tips, you should be able to more efficiently determine the size of files and folders in Windows and solve storage space problems.
FAQ 23: Updated on: 21 April 2024 16:27