If you want to find large files on a PC, just search for files larger than 5Mb. Make sure to search for hidden files in hidden folders (advanced search). This can be done using no additional software. Now, for the big question…..how can you do the same thing on a MAC?
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Steele, Thomas C Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2010 11:10 AM To: Tech-Geeks Mailing List Subject: Re: [tech-geeks] What's taking up my hard drive space . . . Utility? I use FoldersReport http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/folrep.html I have used WinDirStat but personally like this one better (just a matter of personal preference). Thomas C. Steele Technology Director Manteno CUSD #5 From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Josh Reaves Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2010 11:00 AM To: 'Tech-Geeks Mailing List' Subject: Re: [tech-geeks] What's taking up my hard drive space . . . Utility? Consider this a third vote for WinDirStat. >>> On 10/13/2010 at 8:50 AM, "McKay, Curtis" <[email protected]> wrote: I’ve used jdisk in the past but now use windirstat as Michael stated all the time. It can take some time (few minutes) to scan a full drive but it makes it easy to drill down to the issue. Curtis McKay Network Administrator Belleville Township High School District 201 [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Brian Skibinski Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2010 10:47 AM To: Tech-Geeks Mailing List Subject: Re: [tech-geeks] What's taking up my hard drive space . . . Utility? Tree Size Pro http://www.jam-software.com/treesize/ On Wed, Oct 13, 2010 at 10:42 AM, Joel A. Brondos <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: I've got a hard drive which is nearly full . . . and doesn't need to be. Aside from the obvious disk cleaning, do you know of any MD$ utilities which map out directories/folders so I can easily discover (and not overlook) anything that's taking up the bulk of HD real estate? Joel Brondos Brookfield, IL | Subscription info at http://www.tech-geeks.org<http://www.tech-geeks.org/> | It is the mission of the Palos Heights School District 128 to educate all children as individuals, to foster a love of learning, and to prepare children for a responsible and successful future in the diversified world.
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