Folder Size for Win 7

[Majestic One]

Remember "Folder Size" for XP where you could add to explorer?
well i am back again looking after 2 years of use... is it really true??? NOT YET??
WHY...

anyone have a solution other than WinDirStat type proggys?

thanks in advance.

 

[TwoCables]

I'm confused. I can see the size of any folder I want without any special programs.

 

[A Guy]

Classic Shell, and it's Classic Explorer will add that and more options

Welcome to Classic Shell

A Guy

 

[Layback Bear]

I'm also confused.
In Windows Explored search Folder; there will be a bunch.
Right click on any one of them and select properties. The information will include size of that folder.

I'm I misunderstanding something?

 

[A Guy]

In detail view, there is a size column, but in Windows 7 there is no size for folders listed, only for individual files. Apparently the shell was completely removed. You don't have to click anything in XP, it is just listed. A Guy

 

[whs]

If you hover over the folder, it shows you the size. I find that to be most practical because it works with any view.

 

[A Guy]

I agree, but was just trying to do what the OP wanted

A Guy

 

[Layback Bear]

Thank you A Guy. Now I understand.
Hovering also works for me.

 

[whs]

I agree, but was just trying to do what the OP wanted

A Guy

Bill, I was not trying to criticize your post. It was just a further clarification.

 

[TwoCables]

I think we would have done the same if we understood as well. I mean, now that I know exactly what's wanted here, I probably wouldn't have replied because I didn't know of a solution (until now).

 

[A Guy]

I agree, but was just trying to do what the OP wanted

A Guy

Bill, I was not trying to criticize your post. It was just a further clarification.

No worries Wolfgang, I understood that, I just assumed the OP knew this, but wanted it to list like XP did

A Guy

 

[Majestic One]

@ Layback Bear: yeah... you missed the WHOLE point. You OBVIOUSLY know NOTHING of "Folder Size". So why you commenting?

@ whs. you also know NOTHING of what i am talkling about. So why are you responding?

@ TwoCables - so WHAT is your solution?

I mean c'mon fellas, don't try for "kudos"... i am looking for a solution.

None of you have hit the mark considering a "solution" to my question.

You all are obviously unfamiliar with Folder Size.

 

[TwoCables]

Well that was rude.

 

[Golden]

You all are obviously unfamiliar with Folder Size.

If you don't calm yourself down, you might find yourself "unfamiliar with this forum". Find some manners - people volunteer their own time to help others, like you, here. Show some respect.

 

[A Guy]

You will get no more help here. Rude SOB, suggest you go elsewhere with your attitude. A Guy

 

[gladson1976]

If you hover over the folder, it shows you the size. I find that to be most practical because it works with any view.

Hi Wolfgang,

Just tried out hovering over folders to check the size, and this is what I got.



The first one (Program Files) is fine and I can live with the second one (Users -> larger than 1.63 GB),
but the third one (Windows -> larger than 5.28 MB )

Is there anyway to show the correct size of folders ?

 

[whs]

The Windows folder is very large. That's probably why it gives this funny answer. Just right click on it and go to Properties. There you'll see the correct size. Mine is 22.5GB. This is what I get when I hover.

 

[gladson1976]

The Windows folder is very large. That's probably why it gives this funny answer. Just right click on it and go to Properties. There you'll see the correct size. Mine is 22.5GB. This is what I get when I hover.

Thanks. Just wanted to know on what basis Windows defines a folder as "Large", 'cause the Users folder is 2.33 GB and Windows is 8.26 GB and I get "larger than 1.63 GB" and "larger than 5.28 MB" for them. Must be one of those unanswered questions on Windows

 

[A Guy]

My Users folder shows as 5.71GB. Only my Windows folder gives me that "larger than" response. I use Large Icons, maybe different views show different? A Guy

 

[TwoCables]

I don't know why, but mine always tells me the size when I mouseover any folder. For example, I have a folder that's 53.0 GB and when I mouseover it, it says that it's 53.0 GB.

I never see "larger than...".