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One of the biggest complaints about Windows Vista (and 7) was that it removed the API that allows developers to create column-handlers, and as such, useful programs like Folder Size can no longer function.
It seems that a lot of people reported the “bug” and complained, but as yet, no update has been released to provide support for column-handling shell-extensions. I know it’s a long-shot, but has Microsoft finally listened to users and either restored the ability to add column-handlers so that Folder Size can function again, or at least added a built-in column to display folder (and sub-folder) sizes?
To be clear, I am not interested in general size of any individual folder (the Properties dialog works fine for that), the goal is to have visual access to all folders in a directory and be able to sort them by size.
I don't know if this would be related, but if a folder is in the recycle bin, you can see foldersize as a sortable option... – David McGowan – 2016-04-30T23:25:37.963
It seems like this should go on Stackoverflow. – Josiah – 2012-10-20T18:06:31.543
Betting they have not and will do anything about this issue. Alternate file browser is the solution most will turn to. – Moab – 2012-10-20T18:37:09.710
@Ace, it is not about programming, just asking about whether Windows 8 supports shell-extensions with column-handlers and/or if it (finally) has a folder-size column. – Synetech – 2012-10-20T20:50:27.433
@Moab, unfortunately, I actually like Explorer.
:-o
I’ve tried various other shells and have never really liked them; they were either too cluttered, too limited, or flat out flaky/unstable. Explorer (at least so far) seems to strike the right balance—for the most part. Go figure. – Synetech – 2012-10-20T20:52:07.057I just checked and it doesn't appear to be built in. Still. – nhinkle – 2012-10-20T21:06:29.753
> I just checked and it doesn't appear to be built in. Still. (Big) *sigh*. I don’t understand the argument that it would trash the drive while enumerating if it is off by default. ☹ – Synetech – 2012-10-20T21:10:09.453
Have you tried Q-dir? – Moab – 2012-10-20T21:21:11.533
@Moab, Yes. – Synetech – 2012-10-20T21:25:54.613
Hmm, interestingly enough, a couple of hours after posting this question, I got a notification of a new post by someone at an MS Community thread about this issue. Unfortunately it was just yet another person nagging.
– Synetech – 2012-10-22T15:33:40.070