Folder Size for Windows

By Brio
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Download.com staffApril 6, 2020

It's not feature rich, but this simple add-on creates a new option to see the size of folders in Windows Explorer. Though Folder Size proved very easy to use, a Help file or other guide would have been beneficial to let new users know what steps to take to use this program. After installation, you'll need to make sure Windows Explorer is set to Details view, then you can right-click anywhere in the right-hand pane and you'll find the new Folder Size column option. You'll now see the new information as you browse folders. Folder Size doesn't offer an extensive feature set, but it does exactly what it says and any user concerned with folder size will benefit from this simple freeware tool.

What’s new in version 2.6

Version 2.6 has reduced CPU usage of background service by about 50 percent and fixed leaked device handles.

Folder Size for Windows

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GENERAL

Release: February 14, 2013

Latest update: April 6, 2020

Version: 2.6

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows XP
Windows 8
Windows 2000
Windows Vista
Windows 7
Windows 10

Additional Requirements: None

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Total Downloads: 79,321

Downloads Last Week: 1

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3.2/5

47 User Votes

Pretty Good
PeterJxxOctober 2, 2016
Pros
Simple Install Easy to use Does the job
Cons
Prefer Folder Size Explorer - www.folder-size-explorer.com
Summary
no column, only another window(s)
September 15, 2013
Pros
does not work win7x64
Cons
window, not column, worthless nothing in rt-clk explorer window
Summary
try, easy, small, but delete if no value
Does Not Work With 64bit Woindows 7
HydrologyJune 28, 2013
Pros
None, does not work
Cons
Does Not Work
Summary
I cant speak for other OS's, but it does not work at all with Windows 7 64bit. After going through all the junk software that CNET adds to your system, you just get a blank pop up window separate from Explorer. The developers have no idea what they are doing.
Does NOT work as advertised; loaded with shovelware
4saken404April 8, 2013
Pros
Actually works kinda, via an automated pop-up window
Cons
1) Comes with shovelware and viruses. These are in addition to the shovelware that comes with the CNET installer. My anti-vairus hopefully blocked 2, one was removed, and 2 more are still floating around. 2) As said above, this does NOT show file sizes of directories as shown in the preview image above. Instead it has a small window pop up with that information. It does NOT "[add] a new column to the Details view in Windows Explorer" 3) The settings do not seem to work in Windows 7. It is impossible to stop the program (it just errors out and says "Access Denied" if you try) and even simple settings don't stick.
Summary
AVOID AT ALL COSTS and back up your computer first if you want to attempt it.
Perfect solution for an old problem.
rytnyMarch 2, 2013
Pros
Very simple to install and use, all folder sizes visible in an instant. No 3rd party prog to start, it's just there.
Cons
None whatsoever
Summary
Waited long for this in W7 64-bit, what a relief. 5 stars for sure.
DOESN'T work in WIN7
123edwinSeptember 30, 2011
Pros
Never saw any
Cons
WIN7 support lacking
Summary
Does NOT WORK WITH WINDOWS 7
sdforSeptember 19, 2011
Pros
I imagine it works on XP but I use windows 7
Cons
Does NOT WORK WITH WINDOWS 7 - Contrary to cnet's classification
Summary
Does NOT WORK WITH WINDOWS 7 - Contrary to cnet's classification
Worked Great under XP, but fails under Win 7
lethal57July 2, 2011
Pros
works great, when it does work.
Cons
as per subject line, with no explanation
Summary
Need update and then would be great tool
I have Windows XP and this works like a charm!
buddhaspakeJune 18, 2011
Pros
A massive help if you need to free up some space quickly, and are headbanging over which directory is your consumption culprit!
Cons
None I found, but I hear this has issues with Windows 7/Vista (Vista doesn't count, it is a liability in itself)
Summary
My heartfelt thanks to the person who developed this.. saved me a ton of time with folder cleanup.
Doesn't seem to work on Win7
mr_bulowMay 3, 2011
Pros
Great concept.
Cons
Needs Win7 support.
Summary

Developer’s Description

See each folder's size in Windows Explorer.

Folder Size for Windows adds a new column to the Details view in Windows Explorer. The new column shows not only the size of files, but also the size of folders. It keeps track of which folders you view, and scans them in the background so you can see complete size of all files within the folder. It's very useful for cleaning up your disk. Once you get used to having that information available, a directory listing simply looks incomplete without it.