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Is there a program that searches a drive or given directory for large files?

Discussion in 'Software Apps' started by Jskid, Jan 27, 2013.

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  1. Jskid TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 322

    I don't know where all the space in my C: is going. Is there a program that searches for files of a large size or lists files according to their size?
    Jskid, Jan 27, 2013
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  2. bobcat TechSpot Paladin Posts: 589   +27

    The following is freeware and doesn't require installation. It will find the 100 largest files on your drive:

    Largest Files Finder
    bobcat, Jan 28, 2013
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  3. cliffordcooley TechSpot Paladin Posts: 2,275   +289

    I know my third party file manager has an advanced search that will do what you are asking. I'm sure there are others, that will do the same thing.
    I just noticed Windows 7 (if it's Windows 7 you are using) built-in search has limited ability to do this as well. From Explorer click in the search box at the top right and you will see a listing for "Date modified:" and "Size:". Click on "Size:" to select the range of file sizes you want to search for.
    • WinDirStat - This app has a nice GUI for showing you where your space is going.
    cliffordcooley, Jan 28, 2013
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