Windows 10: Folder Properties misrepresenting information of Size and Contents, how to fix?

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  1. Folder Properties misrepresenting information of Size and Contents, how to fix?


    Was trying to write PowerShell scripts to tell me exact details on what files were missing from cloud storage, and I'm noticing that PowerShell is showing me different numbers compared to Properties that File Explorer is showing me. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For examples, here are the comparison numbers of a couple of my folders:Music PowerShellFile count: 3686Folder size total: 22,697.45 MBFile ExplorerFile Count: 4346Folder size total: 23,816.10 MBdifferenceFile Count: 660Folder size total: 1,118.64 MBDocumentsPowerShellF

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    VincentRogers, Jan 20, 2022
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  2. Amit_Sun Win User

    Change in folder size after enabling Bitlocker

    Hi,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

    We understand you concern related to the size of the folder displayed. Try these steps to narrow down the issue:

    1. Disable bitlocker
      and then check the folder size.
    2. We would also suggest you to open the folder and select all files and see the size of the contents.

    Let us know if the size of the contents matches the folder size. If you see a difference, then the folder might be showing incorrect size.

    Kindly reply us with the requested information to assist you better.



    Awaiting for your response.



    Amit Sunar

    Microsoft Community – Moderator
     
    Amit_Sun, Jan 20, 2022
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  3. Lizy297 Win User
    how to change size of folders on my Pc

    To set the size, follow these steps:

    • Right-click the Start button and choose the Properties command.
    • Click the Taskbar tab in the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties dialog box.
    • To use smaller icons, place a check mark by the item Use Small Icons. ...
    • Click OK.
     
    Lizy297, Jan 20, 2022
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  4. tomyfr Win User

    Folder Properties misrepresenting information of Size and Contents, how to fix?

    Difference in size of a folder with its contents

    Hello to all,

    I have a folder Documents and when I check its properties, Windows 10 x64 shows ~13 GB as its size. But when go within it and select all contents and check for properties (from the context menu) it shows ~3 GB as all of its contents' size. I also checked the show hidden items checkbox, but no changes!

    Why are these different please?
     
    tomyfr, Jan 20, 2022
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