How to show folder size in Windows explorer

Posted on the June 12th, 2008 under Operating system, Tutorial by dicky

Windows explorer is the most common application that we use daily. We can customize the display so that it can show the file details and also it size. Unfortunately, it is unable to show us folder size. Foldersize is a plugin for Windows explorer so that it can show us the size of files and folders in the same column.

After install foldersize, you can right-click on the header and choose “folder size“. You will then get a new column to display the size of files and folders on that particular path. the red box shown new added column which display the size of files and folders. You can then uncheck the original “size” header, as foldersize will show you the size of files also.

Foldersize is a freeware and it support both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows. Unfortunately, Vista users are unable to install this application.

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    One Response to 'How to show folder size in Windows explorer'

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    1. PCLicious Video Tutorials said, on October 2nd, 2008 at 2:23 pm

      There is a great freeware program called Folder Size that does similar to this program, but it is not integrated into windows explorer as this is.

      Here is a great video tutorial on How To Find Available Hard Drive Space In 3 Easy Steps Using Folder Size

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