Folder Size

Folder Size is a very useful System Utilities tool developed by MindGems Inc. that falls under the File Managers category. The latest version, 5.4.0.1, is a powerful utility designed for Windows users. This application is capable of analyzing hard drives and displaying the sizes of folders and files, along with the percentage of the total disk size they occupy.

This freeware tool has a file size of only 4.8 MB and supports a wide range of operating systems including Windows 2000, XP, XP Professional, Vista, 7, 8, 10, and 11. The program has been improved over time, with previous versions like 4.5, 4.2, and 3.8 showing its evolution.

Folder Size.EXE, FolderSize.EXE, FolderSizeSvc.EXE, FSize.EXE, FSM Properties.EXE are the main installation files associated with this application. The tool is highly efficient, allowing it to scan entire disk volumes or individual folders. After scanning, it generates a detailed report that can be sorted to identify the largest folders and files.

The tool also offers various visualization options, displaying file sizes and folder sizes through different types of charts such as Bar Chart and Pie Chart. It can even handle drives larger than 100TB, making it highly versatile for users who manage large amounts of data. Features like the Drag and Drop scan, Command Line options, and the Windows Explorer context menu integration, allow for easy and flexible scanning options.

Users will enjoy that Folder Size is FREE, and possibly even more, that they can easily download and start using it immediately without any cost.

Pros:

1. Free to use.
2. Small file size of 4.8 MB.
3. Supports all popular Windows OS versions.
4. Provides detailed reports which can be sorted and exported.
5. Excellent for visualizing disk space with charts.

Cons:

1. Limited to Windows operating systems.
2. The user interface could be more modern.

This free and powerful tool is an excellent choice for anyone looking to monitor and manage their disk space through an easy download and simple interface.

You may want to check out more software, such as ViewFolderSize Pro, ViewFolderSize or ViewFolderSize for WindowsME, which might be similar to Folder Size.