Show folder sizes in Windows Explorer?

[Noozer]

Is there any way to get the folder size to show in the Windows Explorer?

I really hate having to go to the folder properties just to see how much
space is being used by the folder.

Thx!

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

This plugin calculates the folder size and displays it in a column. Download
Dirsize.dll plugin and place the file in Windows\System32 folder. Now,
register the DLL using regsvr32 command from Start, Run dialog.

regsvr32 dirsize.dll

Next, open a folder and set it to Detail view. From the View menu, click
Choose Details. Put a checkmark near Folder Size, and click OK. Use CTRL and
+ key (Numeric Keypad) combination to resize the column width, so that the
Folder Size column is displayed correctly.

To apply this setting for all the folders, click Tools, Folder Options. In
the View tab and click Apply to all folders. To remove the feature, simply
un-register the DLL [regsvr32 /u %Systemroot%\System32\Dirsize.dll]. Ignore
error messages if any.

You can download the module from here: http://markd.mvps.org/home.asp


Other plugins:
-------------

Folder Size for Windows Explorer:
http://foldersize.sourceforge.net/

Folder Size Information in the Windows Explorer Details view - The Code
Project - Shell Programming:
http://www.codeproject.com/shell/DirectorySize.asp?df=100&forumid=26286&exp=0&select=1151181

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User

Windows XP Troubleshooting
http://www.winhelponline.com

 

[Noozer]

Very cool... Works well!

Now to bombard the author with suggestions! : )

Thanks!

This plugin calculates the folder size and displays it in a column.
Download Dirsize.dll plugin and place the file in Windows\System32 folder.
Now, register the DLL using regsvr32 command from Start, Run dialog.

regsvr32 dirsize.dll

Next, open a folder and set it to Detail view. From the View menu, click
Choose Details. Put a checkmark near Folder Size, and click OK. Use CTRL
and + key (Numeric Keypad) combination to resize the column width, so that
the Folder Size column is displayed correctly.

To apply this setting for all the folders, click Tools, Folder Options. In
the View tab and click Apply to all folders. To remove the feature, simply
un-register the DLL [regsvr32 /u %Systemroot%\System32\Dirsize.dll].
Ignore error messages if any.

You can download the module from here: http://markd.mvps.org/home.asp


Other plugins:
-------------

Folder Size for Windows Explorer:
http://foldersize.sourceforge.net/

Folder Size Information in the Windows Explorer Details view - The Code
Project - Shell Programming:
http://www.codeproject.com/shell/DirectorySize.asp?df=100&forumid=26286&exp=0&select=1151181

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User

Windows XP Troubleshooting
http://www.winhelponline.com

Is there any way to get the folder size to show in the Windows Explorer?

I really hate having to go to the folder properties just to see how much
space is being used by the folder.

Thx!

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

You're welcome Noozer.

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User

Windows XP Troubleshooting
http://www.winhelponline.com

Very cool... Works well!

Now to bombard the author with suggestions! : )

Thanks!

This plugin calculates the folder size and displays it in a column.
Download Dirsize.dll plugin and place the file in Windows\System32
folder. Now, register the DLL using regsvr32 command from Start, Run
dialog.

regsvr32 dirsize.dll

Next, open a folder and set it to Detail view. From the View menu, click
Choose Details. Put a checkmark near Folder Size, and click OK. Use CTRL
and + key (Numeric Keypad) combination to resize the column width, so
that the Folder Size column is displayed correctly.

To apply this setting for all the folders, click Tools, Folder Options.
In the View tab and click Apply to all folders. To remove the feature,
simply un-register the DLL [regsvr32 /u
%Systemroot%\System32\Dirsize.dll]. Ignore error messages if any.

You can download the module from here: http://markd.mvps.org/home.asp


Other plugins:
-------------

Folder Size for Windows Explorer:
http://foldersize.sourceforge.net/

Folder Size Information in the Windows Explorer Details view - The Code
Project - Shell Programming:
http://www.codeproject.com/shell/DirectorySize.asp?df=100&forumid=26286&exp=0&select=1151181

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User

Windows XP Troubleshooting
http://www.winhelponline.com

 

[Gerry Cornell]

Ramesh

Your link did not work but I got there
http://markd.mvps.org/

It looks a useful helper. Thanks for the tip.

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Regards.

Gerry

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This plugin calculates the folder size and displays it in a column.
Download Dirsize.dll plugin and place the file in Windows\System32
folder. Now, register the DLL using regsvr32 command from Start, Run
dialog.

regsvr32 dirsize.dll

Next, open a folder and set it to Detail view. From the View menu,
click Choose Details. Put a checkmark near Folder Size, and click OK.
Use CTRL and + key (Numeric Keypad) combination to resize the column
width, so that the Folder Size column is displayed correctly.

To apply this setting for all the folders, click Tools, Folder
Options. In the View tab and click Apply to all folders. To remove the
feature, simply un-register the DLL [regsvr32 /u
%Systemroot%\System32\Dirsize.dll]. Ignore error messages if any.

You can download the module from here: http://markd.mvps.org/home.asp


Other plugins:
-------------

Folder Size for Windows Explorer:
http://foldersize.sourceforge.net/

Folder Size Information in the Windows Explorer Details view - The
Code Project - Shell Programming:
http://www.codeproject.com/shell/DirectorySize.asp?df=100&forumid=26286&exp=0&select=1151181

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User

Windows XP Troubleshooting
http://www.winhelponline.com

Is there any way to get the folder size to show in the Windows
Explorer?

I really hate having to go to the folder properties just to see how
much space is being used by the folder.

Thx!

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

You're welcome Gerry.

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User

Windows XP Troubleshooting
http://www.winhelponline.com

 

[David Candy]

Hover over a folder. It is in the tooltip. Each showing of the tooltip will spend 2 secs calculating size. So if you show it twice you get 4 secs of size calculating. It says Larger Than <size> if there is still more files to process. It also lists some sub folders and files to give a hint of the contents.

Make sure it's on in Tools - Folder Options - View - Display File Size Information In Folder Tips and Show Popup Description For Folder And Desktop Items.

 

[doc_]

Is there any way to get the folder size to show in the Windows Explorer?

My friend recommended me View Folder Size Pro.
http://www.moveax.com/viewfoldersizepro/
View Folder Size Pro is a highly configurable program that lets you
keep track of file and folder sizes in real time. You can get instant
and up-to-date information on all your files and folders. The program
is fast, efficient and gives you a lot of configurable options. The
program can show you your disk space usage as a diagram, making it easy
to see.