WinDirStat User Reviews
Spectacular
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"Colorful way to vizualize all files and folders!"
Version: WinDirStat 1.1.2
Pros
Easy to use. Colorful! Helps spot disk usage by comparing files side-by-side.
Cons
None that I know of!
Summary
Very helpful & easy to use!
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"I wish this software worked."
Version: WinDirStat 1.1.2
Pros
Frankly, the only pro I can think of is the idea that it is "supposed" to do what I'd like it to do.
Cons
I've tried downloading this software a number of times, each time with the same unsatisfactory result. The result that I'm "speaking" of is that it just doesn't work. It just doesn't do anything but freeze-up and fail.
Summary
I would like software that does specifically what this one is claimed to do but haven't been successful in having that happen. I've shut all programs down, disengaged the firewall and anti-virus software when downloading it to no avail. Now I have to use my thumb and point it downward.
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"Very effective in showing what is hogging the space."
Version: WinDirStat 1.1.2
Pros
The graphical representation really give one an idea where everything "lives". I especially like the way one can click on any area and the appropriate path comes up showing exactly what the file is.
Cons
Nothing that i can see at this time.
Summary
This is a great tool to add to your Utilities.
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"One of the most valuable tools in my PC kit bag!"
Version: WinDirStat 1.1.2
Pros
This whizzy tool discovered and allowed me to rescue nearly 1TB of space across my 3 external drives - and did so in a mere 3 minutes! A very, very useful piece of kit with a minimal footprint
Cons
Might be a tad TOO powerful in the wrong hands - i.e. a basic user - but, if you read the instructions and only delete those files whose functions you actually recognise and understand, you should be ok.
Summary
I had been searching unsuccessfully for DAYS for the application that was consuming so much of my expensive disk space. Just as I had resigned myself to buying yet another external drive, I came across a recommendation for this tool. Within a few minutes of installing it had cornered the culprit (Windows Back Up) and allowed me to delete vast amounts of space being used for redundant mirror backups - one set was 538GB alone! I will now regularly run this baby across my system!
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"does as it says on the tin"
Version: WinDirStat 1.1.2
Pros
as above.......
Cons
none noticed.......
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"Good product"
Version: WinDirStat 1.1.2
Pros
Works as promised
Cons
none noted
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"Very easy to use and clean hard drive."
Version: WinDirStat 1.1.2
Pros
Very easy to install and understand. Just click and delete.
Cons
Would be nice to specify critical programs or quaratine before delete.
Summary
A great program for knowledgeable users, not as good for newbies.
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"Feed up a lot of space on my drive"
Version: WinDirStat 1.1.2
Pros
Great for identifying what files are taking up too much space
Cons
It can be a bit confusing to use.. need to get a hang of it
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"The one disk control progam I really needed."
Version: WinDirStat 1.1.2
Pros
Allows the ability to research every space used and identify those huge forgotten units wasting my hard drives space. Installed with little effort and went to work right away without having to mess around with hords of settings and foolery.
Cons
Haven't found any yet.
Summary
I believe having found this utility progam has given me back control of my hard drive which the advent of Windows took away from me years ago. Having been around awhile and doing ongoing research for basic programs, this is one that should work for anyone with some real knowledge of what computers are for other than playing games and social networking.
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"Tried it, but skipped it."
Version: WinDirStat 1.1.2
Pros
Very good at finding stuff.
Cons
I felt I do better finding stuff through computer explorer.
Summary
Not very useful to me. I still would have to know what to do with the stuff according to what I know about my own stuff.
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