Windows 10: File Explorer reporting wrong size for some folders, Windows 10 v1809

Discus and support File Explorer reporting wrong size for some folders, Windows 10 v1809 in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; [img] [img] As you can see from the images above, File Explorer reports that the Windows directory is 2.47GB in size, but if I check the size of one... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by mTaylor0248603, Feb 5, 2019.

  1. MTAYLOR0248603
    mTaylor0248603 Win User

    File Explorer reporting wrong size for some folders, Windows 10 v1809


    File Explorer reporting wrong size for some folders, Windows 10 v1809 [​IMG]

    File Explorer reporting wrong size for some folders, Windows 10 v1809 [​IMG]

    As you can see from the images above, File Explorer reports that the Windows directory is 2.47GB in size, but if I check the size of one of the sub-directories in the Windows folder (in this case the WinSxS folder), it reports a size of 6.01GB. How can the Windows folder be only 2.47GB if just one of its sub-folders is 6.01GB? Clearly this isn't accurate, is anyone else experiencing this issue and is there a way to remedy it?

    :)
     
    mTaylor0248603, Feb 5, 2019
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  2. AHHZZ
    Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Feb 5, 2019
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  3. S1234XU
    S1234XU Win User
    Windows 10 File Explorer gives wrong of Folder size.

    Can Microsoft please confirm that there is an issue with Windows 10 File Explorer reporting of Folder size. TreeSizeFree correctly reports one of my folders as 574GB where as File Explorer reports it as 5.4GB. I have the same folder on two separate drives.
    The property of the same folder was reported correctly by File Explorer before updating windows 10
     
    S1234XU, Feb 5, 2019
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  4. NYIMA YONTEN
    Nyima Yonten Win User

    File Explorer reporting wrong size for some folders, Windows 10 v1809

    How to automatically see the size of folders in the Windows 10 file explorer

    Hi Zeljko,



    I realize the inconvenience you are experiencing with Windows 10. I will certainly help you.



    This issue might occur if there is change in File Explorer settings.



    I suggest you to follow the steps below to steps to find the size of the folder containing data in it.

    1. Right click on File Explorer where
    Folder     are present.

    2. Then right click on the File Explorer and
    View     menu.

    3. Click on either Content or Details.

    4. Check if Size is getting displayed or not.



    Please get back to us with an update on finding the folder size, we will be happy to help.



    Thank you.
     
    Nyima Yonten, Feb 5, 2019
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