Should I remove Folder Size?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
4% remove it96% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #7,216
United States Rank #6,166
Reach 0.0587%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 11.87 days
350.22 days >
Average installed length: 184.01 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 3.4.0.0 |
100.00% |
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Folder Size 3.4.0.0
Overview
Folder Size 3.4.0.0 is a program developed by MindGems. 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 main program executable is foldersize.exe. The software installer includes 6 files and is usually about 5.66 MB (5,939,182 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 10 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 54% of users of Folder Size come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and France.
Program details
URL: www.mindgems.com
Help link: www.mindgems.com/support/support.htm
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Folder Size\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Folder Size\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 5.66 MB
Files installed by Folder Size 3.4.0.0
| Program executable: | foldersize.exe |
| Name: | Folder Size |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\folder size\foldersize.exe |
| MD5: | dfffa961d089c7a5e103d485aefbeb8b |
Additional files:
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unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
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FolderSizeColumn.dll (by Brio) - Folder Size for Windows (Folder Size column handler)
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FolderSizeSvc.exe (by Brio) - FolderSize Service
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SDI_R199.exe - Snappy Driver Installer
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- FolderSize.exe is scheduled as a task named 'FolderSize - Folder Size'.
Service
- FolderSizeSvc.exe runs as a service named 'Folder Size' (FolderSize) "Caches the sizes of all folders viewed in Explorer. The service monitors folders for changes and updates the cache in the background.".
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?
You can uninstall Folder Size 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 3.4.0.0, 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.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 50%
Win Server 2003 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 4%
Keep it 96%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
50.04% |
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| Windows 7 |
46.78% |
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| Windows XP |
1.63% |
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| Windows Vista |
1.46% |
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| Windows Server 2003 |
0.09% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
15.69% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
14.39% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
14.30% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
13.51% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
13.16% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
9.07% |
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Geography
53.87% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
53.87% |
| United Kingdom |
6.50% |
| France |
5.68% |
| Belgium |
2.67% |
| Netherlands |
2.67% |
| Australia |
2.46% |
| Canada |
2.46% |
| Italy |
2.26% |
| Germany |
1.78% |
| India |
1.57% |
| Sweden |
1.10% |
| Finland |
0.89% |
| Israel |
0.75% |
| Poland |
0.75% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
24.45% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
24.45% |
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| Acer |
15.43% |
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| ASUS |
11.64% |
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| GIGABYTE |
7.28% |
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| Lenovo |
5.68% |
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| Toshiba |
3.64% |
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| Samsung |
2.33% |
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| Intel |
1.89% |
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| MSI |
1.31% |
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| Medion |
1.16% |
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| Alienware |
0.73% |
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Common models |
| ASUS All Series |
8.98% |
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| HP Z220 CMT Workstation |
6.81% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
3.72% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
2.79% |
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| HP 15 Notebook PC |
2.48% |
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| Dell XPS 8500 |
2.17% |
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About (from MindGems, Inc.)
MindGems Inc. develops innovative corporate and end user software products.
Publisher URL: www.mindgems.com