Folder Size Explorer is an easy-to-use and lightweight clone of Windows Explorer with the additional functionality of calculating the size of folders, which is something not offered by Windows Explore, prompting you to first click on the folder and then open properties to check its size. This is a tedious process and takes a lot of time too.
Enter Folder Size Explorer, a great solution that removes the hassle by progressively calculating the sizes of folders as you navigate them and instantly enables you to view those directories that are consuming a large chunk of space. You can also change its settings to calculate SHA512, MD5, SHA256, and SHA1 checksums for all displayed files.
The software lets the administrator save the lists of folders and files to CSV files, allowing for easy viewing in Notepad, Excel, and other apps. The program works flawlessly with Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, 2008, 2016, and 2012. The compatibility is offered for both 32, and 64-bit Windows systems.
Other features include instant multi-threaded folder sizing with the option to cancel or skip the desired folder in real-time, a Summary pane displaying a list of files by year, extension, month, and day, automatically fitting the Explorer column sizes as you navigate and explore the files.
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