Size matters

[urbanspaceman1]

Why do a lot of my folders not display size in the appropriate column? I seem to remember it being constant back on XP.

 

[x BlueRobot]

Please post a screenshot to clarify your problem - http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/9733-screenshots-files-upload-post-seven-forums.html

 

[urbanspaceman1]

Hello Mr Robot. I do not know where to begin to post a screen shot I'm afraid. Perhaps I can clarify the issue somewhat:
in the size column of Windows Explorer (assuming you have it selected) are file sizes, but folders do not display size. I felt certain that folder sizes used to be displayed and I suspect I either haven't turned it on or somehow, inadvertently turned it off.

 

[4wd]

FreeCommander - freeware file manager got lots of useful options.

 

[urbanspaceman1]

Did MS turn off this folder size facility? I'm sure it was there in XP.
This Freecommander looks very good. Will clashes occur with my Classic Shell and Shell Folder Fix software?

 

[4wd]

Hello, Freecommander works like any file manager, just 'reads' whatever is on the pc. Got tons of good features and can be customized. Start it up when needed, does not interfere with anything.

 

[x BlueRobot]

You just hover over the folder, or you can just open the Properties for the folder.

 

[UsernameIssues]

Did MS turn off this folder size facility? I'm sure it was there in XP.
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Nope - the info is not there in XP either. :-(
At least not when using the stock Explorer.exe.

 

[Lady Fitzgerald]

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You just hover over the folder, or you can just open the Properties for the folder.

That's a hurt in the donkey when trying to compare umpteen folders. In the illustration you provided for us, there is a column that says Size, but it's never populated. How can one get that turned on?

 

[UsernameIssues]

View attachment 294106

You just hover over the folder, or you can just open the Properties for the folder.

That's a hurt in the donkey when trying to compare umpteen folders. In the illustration you provided for us, there is a column that says Size, but it's never populated. How can one get that turned on?

I doubt that you can turn it on in Microsoft's Explorer...
...so you might have to use another tool to view the file/folders.

 

[Lady Fitzgerald]

View attachment 294106

You just hover over the folder, or you can just open the Properties for the folder.

That's a hurt in the donkey when trying to compare umpteen folders. In the illustration you provided for us, there is a column that says Size, but it's never populated. How can one get that turned on?

I doubt that you can turn it on in Microsoft's Explorer...
...so you might have to use another tool to view the file/folders.

Then why is that column even there?

 

[UsernameIssues]

For the files that might also be in the view.

 

[LMiller7]

I don't believe that any version of Windows explorer has ever shown folder sizes in the listing as a native feature. There may be an explorer extension that does this but I don't know of any. I believe I used something like that years ago. The problem with this feature is that it can be very slow on some drives, such as network or slow external drives. I expect that is the reason why it was not included.

 

[Lady Fitzgerald]

For the files that might also be in the view.

Fair 'nuff.

 

[gregrocker]

I use Details view which shows file size but not folder size. To find Folder size hover cursor as suggested. If that stalls I rightclick>Properties.

It is a bother, but a small one. Nothing like the explorer bugs I remember from XP and Vista.

 

[UsernameIssues]

...but you cannot folders by that column
hence 3rd party apps (which I don't use).

 

[urbanspaceman1]

Thanks Folks; I'm obviously mistaken. If the info comes up on mouse hover it can't be far away, why can't they put it in the size column; but that's a whole new kettle of fish I suppose and not for this thread.

 

[whs]

If the info comes up on mouse hover it can't be far away, why can't they put it in the size column

I suggest you ask Microsoft. How would we know.

 

[urbanspaceman1]

As I said in my next sentence: That's a whole new kettle of fish and not for this thread, so I did not need an answer, thank-you very much.

 

[urbanspaceman1]

If the info comes up on mouse hover it can't be far away, why can't they put it in the size column

I suggest you ask Microsoft. How would we know.

That was a completely unnecessary and distinctly unfriendly response. If my posts offend you then avoid them please and keep your vitriolic responses to yourself.