Should I remove Folder Size 64-bit?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
2% remove it98% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #7,363
United States Rank #7,366
Reach 0.0572%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 7.59 days
223.87 days >
Average installed length: 117.63 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 2.6 |
100.00% |
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Folder Size 64-bit
from Brio
Overview
Folder Size 64-bit is a program developed by Brio. Upon installation, it defines an auto-start registry entry which allows the program run on each boot for the user which installed it. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The software installer includes 3 files and is usually about 1.74 MB (1,821,319 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 45% of users of Folder Size 64-bit come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and United Kingdom.
Program details
Help link: foldersize.sourceforge.net
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\foldersize
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{F24FF688-7138-4CCF-A83F-71E9FB01170E}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 1.74 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Folder Size 64-bit
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foldersizecolumn.dll - Folder Size for Windows (Folder Size column handler)
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foldersizesvc.exe - FolderSize Service
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foldersize.exe - Folder Size (Folder Size Window)
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- foldersizesvc.exe runs as a service named 'FolderSize' (FolderSize) "Caches the sizes of all folders viewed in Explorer. The service monitors folders for changes and updates the cache in the background.".
Startup File (User Run)
- foldersize.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'Folder Size' and executes as C:\Program Files\FolderSize\FolderSize.exe.
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
| foldersizesvc.exe |
| Memory: | 1.05 MB | |
| CPU cycles/sec: | 353 | |
| I/O reads/min: | 0 Bytes | |
How do I remove Folder Size 64-bit?
You can uninstall Folder Size 64-bit 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 (64-bit), 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 64-bit.
WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 2%
Keep it 98%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #7,363
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
50.44% |
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| Windows 10 |
48.67% |
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| Windows Vista |
0.71% |
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| Windows Server 2003 |
0.18% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
17.88% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
15.12% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
14.15% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
12.28% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
11.30% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
7.30% |
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Geography
44.86% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
44.86% |
| Germany |
9.97% |
| United Kingdom |
5.29% |
| France |
4.15% |
| Italy |
4.15% |
| Netherlands |
2.95% |
| Canada |
2.79% |
| Japan |
1.96% |
| India |
1.81% |
| Australia |
1.59% |
| Belgium |
1.28% |
| Spain |
1.21% |
| Czech Republic |
1.06% |
| Brazil |
0.98% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
22.79% |
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| Dell |
19.58% |
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| ASUS |
15.09% |
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| Acer |
14.61% |
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| GIGABYTE |
8.35% |
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| Medion |
5.46% |
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| Lenovo |
3.37% |
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| Toshiba |
3.37% |
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| Intel |
2.57% |
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| Samsung |
1.93% |
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| MSI |
1.77% |
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| Alienware |
1.12% |
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Common models |
| ASUS All Series |
10.32% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
2.85% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
2.85% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
2.49% |
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| HP ENVY 17 Notebook PC |
2.14% |
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| MSI MS-7758 |
2.14% |
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