Open upFile Explorer, and navigate to the location you wish to begin your search.
Target your search to locations where you wouldn’t expect to find large files.
Remember, you’re looking for non-essential files.
Don’t waste time searching in folders that you know you need.
In the search field at the top right of the window, typesize: giganticand then pressEnter.
This will search your specified location for any files larger than 128 MB.
At the top-left of the window, select theViewtab, then chooseDetails.
The search results will now have additional information, like file size, next to their names.
Select theSizetab at the top of the results list to sort the files from largest to smallest.
FAQ
Go to File Explorer and right-click theNamefield.
File sizes will now display on the right side of the window.
Find it in File Explorer, right-click, and then selectPropertiesto see a folder’s size.
You’ll see the size and space the folder occupies.
Go to File Explorer and click theViewtab.
SelectDetailsto view more information about the file.
Place a check in the box next toFile Name Extensionsto view the item’s extension.
Place a check next toHidden Filesto see any invisible documents.
