FileJockey DiskSizes

FileJockey DiskSizes, latest version 2.0, is an essential tool for anyone looking to gain detailed status information about their computer's drives. Developed by FileJockey Software, this software falls under the System Utilities category and more specifically into File Managers subcategory. The program can be run on Windows XP, and 7 and supports various versions including 2.0, 1.6, and 1.0.

The primary executable file, DiskSizes.exe, simplifies understanding various aspects of your disk drives, such as cluster size, free space, and total size. Whether you opt for 1000 or 1024 as your base for measurement, the program delivers accuracy by clarifying that a megabyte is either one million bytes or 1,024,000 bytes, making it incredibly useful when storing many small files.

FileJockey DiskSizes is particularly advantageous when you are dealing with large folders. It handily measures a folder's disk use by displaying the number of folders, files, their total sizes, and the overall disk usage. This last detail can be aligned with the cluster size of any of the computer's drives or relative to a selected size or even all listed sizes. Exporting this data to a text file proves invaluable, especially when you need to copy a folder.

Download options are available, and best of all, the software often comes free for personal use, making it accessible for everyone.

Pros:

• Detailed status information about drives.
• Can measure and display crucial folder data, such as number of files and total disk use.
• Allows export of information to a text file.
• Supports both 1000 and 1024 base measurements.

You may want to check out more software, such as FileJockey CopyFolder, which might be similar to FileJockey DiskSizes.