CNET Editors' review
SpaceMonger is a simple-to-use, dandy little tool that quickly shows you how files and folders are using your memory. Its initial interface is primarily blank, with a few buttons at the top. Click the Open button to select which drive's memory should be checked.
Instead of creating a pie chart or similar type of graph, SpaceMonger maps your system's memory use according to the sizes of files and folders. The size of a box--which can represent a folder or file--quickly lets you know generally how much larger or smaller it is compared to the surrounding boxes. Clicking on a box provides details--actual file sizes and names--and a pop-up menu allows you to delete directly from the SpaceMonger map.
We certainly recommend this small but powerful program to users of all levels looking for an easy, handy addition to their file management toolkit.
Publisher's Description
From Sean Werkema:
SpaceMonger is a tool for keeping track of the free space on your computer. Each file or folder on a given drive is displayed in a box in the main window whose size is a relative comparison to all the other files in your system. So, for example, if the "Windows" box takes up 90% of the screen, the "C:\Windows" folder and all its sub-folders and files are taking up 90% of your "C:" drive.
What's new in this version: Version 2.1.1 may contain unspecified updates.
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4.3 starsout of 44 votes
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4.3 starsout of 44 votes
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"Installed on new machine, not as I thought it would be"
Version: SpaceMonger 2.1.1
Pros
Fancier than the version I was accustomed to on my previous machine, seems to have new features
Cons
I didn't expect to go from freeware to trialware when I went from Vista to Windows 7. I do NOT mean the application is sensitive to the Windows Version, I mean that when I bought a new Windows 7 machine and downloaded SpaceMonger I expected it to be the same as the previous, but now the app is trialware. So many other apps these days (Firefox, Thunderbird, VLC, etc.) that do so VERY much more are freeware, it's kind of off-putting to encounter a very narrow purpose app that requires a license.
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"Great product"
Version: SpaceMonger 2.1.1
Pros
Gives you quick information about what folders take up space on your harddisk like nothing else around.
Cons
None whatsoever
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"Excellent product - does what it says!"
Version: SpaceMonger 2.1.1
Pros
It's fast and is a truly igious way of visualizing what is taking up disk space. Extremely useful in finding files that can be deleted.
Cons
The user interface is a little difficult. And I haven't seen a good tutorial. My guess is thi sproduct is capable of way more than I'm using it for.
Summary
This is the stuff that gives Shareware a good name!
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"Exactly what I was looking for"
Version: SpaceMonger 2.1.1
Pros
Does exactly what it says. Graphic representation of HD usage. Easy to use. Has refresh function so you don't have to fully scan the entire drive after you make changes. May be my new favorite.
Cons
Can't think of any. Only would be better if it were free.
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"good visual representation of your hard drive"
Version: SpaceMonger 2.1.1
Pros
makes it easy to spot the big size folders in your drive.
Cons
somewhat slow to scan all directories but worth the wait
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"Too good to be free!"
Version: SpaceMonger 2.1.1
Pros
Useful
Works
Clever
FreeCons
Isn't instantaneous (small price to pay)
Summary
A clever drive scanner which gives you a graphical representation of your free/used memory.
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"Nice file management tool"
Version: SpaceMonger 2.1.1
Pros
easier to work with gui interface
Cons
not open source, freeware
hasn't been updated in many yearsSummary
very useful in managing the hard disk, but could use more work.
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"Very good tool. Just what I wanted!"
Version: SpaceMonger 2.1.1
Pros
Small file size. Quick Scan.
Cons
none to mention.
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"Does'nt work on Win 7, vista, or xpsp3 1 terabyte Hd"
Version: SpaceMonger 2.1.1
Pros
Excellent App. Probably the most useful application I have ever used to rid my comp of useless files, and more importantly find out what's taking up all the space. Small, simple to use - effective and efficient.
Cons
Not running on too many operating systems these days, or is it just the large hard drives that it doesn't work on? Does not work on vista, Win 7, or even my xpsp3 with one terabyte hard drive.
Summary
This was one of my most important small apps that I ever used on my PC, to see what actually resided on the hard drive, and essential take the control back on my PC. Incredibly useful, provided it runs on your operating system.
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"Unveils the secrets of your hard drive"
Version: SpaceMonger 2.1.1
Pros
Stop guessing what might be hogging up your drives - see it almost instantly!
Cons
Others may have gripes about the way it looks etc., but I have not. It's great!
Summary
This little gem of a program is awesome! I found it so good, I keep a copy of it on my thumb drive so I can fire it up any time I need it, at any PC. It quiclkly scans any drive you ask for, and almost instantly reveals the file structure in an elegant graphic fashion with "boxes within boxes" drill down capability that reminds me of one of those Russian dolls that has dolls within dolls. You can instantly zero in on any programs/data files that are hogging drive space and easily move or delete them if you wish. Stop guessing what might be hogging up your drives - see it almost instantly!
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