How do I show folder size column in Windows 7 Explorer?

Anonymous
2012-09-04T16:33:02+00:00

I have looked everywhere for adding the column to show folder size in Windows 7.  When a folder is deleted to the recycle bin, the folder size is shown in the "Size" column.  How do I mimic the recycle bin settings for all Windows Explorer viewing?

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Anonymous
2012-09-04T19:03:09+00:00

It's supposed to be a resource drag so it was removed,

There are some other third party utilities that are compatible with win-7 listed here,

http://www.sevenforums.com/general-discussion/26640-folder-size-windows-explorer.html

If you use the Arrow key the popup description/ tool tip will appear automatically without the use of a mouse to hover.

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-10-30T06:45:37+00:00

    The properties view has not shown the folder size information since Windows XP, so this does not apply to Windows 7. But thanks anyway. Travannah

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-01-23T10:17:36+00:00

    If you do not want 3rd party utilities, or wait to hover over each folder because it wastes time, and are comfortable with some technical steps, then powershell will do all of this.

    See this Microsoft TechNet blog http://blogs.technet.com/b/heyscriptingguy/archive/2012/05/25/getting-directory-sizes-in-powershell.aspx

    There is a link to the commands to run as a powershell script that will give the original poster what they are after.

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-04-23T10:26:10+00:00

    I have looked everywhere for adding the column to show folder size in Windows 7.  When a folder is deleted to the recycle bin, the folder size is shown in the "Size" column.  How do I mimic the recycle bin settings for all Windows Explorer viewing?

    A free tool that does this can be found here: Folder Size

    I do not recommend you installing any shell extensions or integration as those will slow down your system and will shorten the life of your hard drive due to the useless extra file operations.

    The one that I recommend adds a context menu item in Windows Explorer named "Scan With Folder Size" and you can use it whenever you need it. The cool thing is that it can also display folders that are not visible even with ADMINISTRATOR account like "System Volume Information" etc.

    It is a great free tool that I use daily:

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  4. Anonymous
    2014-05-08T16:53:24+00:00

    What resources you are talking about???

    Computers are getting stronger every day.

    What about the time the user spend to search for the right folder?

    That information is important for the user.

    Windows creators are destroying the windows version after version.

    They are removing useful options and adding useless ones.

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