Should I remove Folder Size for Windows?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
5% remove it95% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #11,262
United States Rank #13,357
Reach 0.0300%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 30.99 days
914.29 days >
Average installed length: 480.39 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
2.5 |
60.98% |
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2.4 |
27.20% |
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2.3 |
9.46% |
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2.2 |
1.52% |
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2.1.0 |
0.68% |
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2.0.1 |
0.17% |
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Folder Size for Windows
from Brio
Overview
Folder Size for Windows is a software program developed by Brio. The most common release is 2.5, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The programs's main executable is foldersizesvc.exe and has been seen to consume an average CPU of less than one percent, and utilizes about 740 KB of memory. The setup package generally installs about 2 files and is usually about 30.13 MB (31,588,352 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows XP and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 34% of users of Folder Size for Windows come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Italy.
Program details
Help link: foldersize.sourceforge.net
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\foldersize
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{FC8D21C8-7B29-4104-ADB0-FEE9CA1C7922}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 30.13 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Folder Size for Windows
Program executable: | foldersizesvc.exe |
Name: | Folder Size for Windows |
| FolderSize Service |
Path: | C:\Program Files\foldersize\foldersizesvc.exe |
MD5: | 5043f0d9a22aabf550508b3165c5b0fd |
Additional files:
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foldersizecolumn.dll - Folder Size for Windows (Folder Size column handler)
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- foldersizesvc.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{F9D0065D-6525-461E-B0CF-90476784B63C}' (runs on registration).
Service
- foldersizesvc.exe runs as a service named 'Folder Size' (FolderSize).
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
foldersizesvc.exe |
Memory: | 740 KB | |
Total CPU: | 0.0000659090% | |
Kernel CPU: | 0.00004442% | |
User CPU: | 0.00002149% | |
CPU cycles/sec: | 820 | |
How do I remove Folder Size for Windows?
You can uninstall Folder Size for Windows from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program Folder Size for Windows, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Folder Size for Windows.
OS VERSIONS
Win XP 45%
Win Vista (SP1) 0%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 5%
Keep it 95%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows XP |
47.39% |
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Windows 7 |
39.12% |
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Windows 10 |
7.25% |
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Windows Vista |
5.90% |
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Windows Server 2003 |
0.34% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Microsoft Windows XP |
47.49% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
16.46% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
11.79% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
9.71% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
5.20% |
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Windows 10 Home |
1.39% |
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Geography
33.54% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
33.54% |
Germany |
19.05% |
Italy |
4.57% |
France |
4.27% |
United Kingdom |
3.51% |
Japan |
3.35% |
Canada |
2.13% |
Spain |
1.83% |
Poland |
1.83% |
Australia |
1.68% |
Belgium |
1.52% |
Netherlands |
1.52% |
Thailand |
1.37% |
Israel |
1.37% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
26.80% |
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GIGABYTE |
14.09% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
12.03% |
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Intel |
10.65% |
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Acer |
10.31% |
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American Megatrends |
6.87% |
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Sahara |
6.19% |
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ASUS |
5.50% |
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Toshiba |
3.78% |
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Medion |
2.75% |
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Lenovo |
1.03% |
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Common models |
HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
4.23% |
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Dell Dell DM061 |
2.82% |
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MEDIONPC MS-7091 |
2.82% |
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MEDIONPC MS-7502 |
2.82% |
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Sony VPCEB25FX |
2.82% |
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ASUS All Series |
2.11% |
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