Windows 10: Why Windows 10 can't show folder sizes?

Discus and support Why Windows 10 can't show folder sizes? in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; Why Windows 10 can't show size of folders unless you right click on each folder? Is there any way to make Windows 10 to show size of folders? For... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by Ditendra, Dec 15, 2020.

  1. Ditendra Win User

    Why Windows 10 can't show folder sizes?


    Why Windows 10 can't show size of folders unless you right click on each folder? Is there any way to make Windows 10 to show size of folders?
    For example, here, it would be much easier for me to see the size of folders, rather then manually selecting each folder and right clicking on them to see their size which sounds tiring.


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    Ditendra, Dec 15, 2020
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  2. 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, Dec 15, 2020
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  3. 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, Dec 15, 2020
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  4. Drone Win User

    Why Windows 10 can't show folder sizes?

    Directory Size Utility

    First of all nice utility, Mindweaver!
    Second of all, it's so nice to see that this section ain't dead.

    I have a few questions/suggestions, maybe you'd want to see ...
    • maybe you rename Get Folder button caption to something more intuitive? Add Folder, Get Folder Size, Check Folder Size or something like that?
    • Could you add subfolder files to the right pane? (it can be a tickbox with include sub dirs)
    • maybe you also add export list to excel?
    • there's delete file button maybe you add delete folder button too?
    • and finally maybe you can add UP button for directories?
     
    Drone, Dec 15, 2020
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