How to See Large Files in Your Hard Drive
Managing your hard drive can be a daunting task, especially when you’re dealing with a plethora of files. One common challenge is identifying and dealing with large files that might be taking up unnecessary space. In this guide, I’ll walk you through various methods to help you see large files on your hard drive, whether you’re using Windows, macOS, or Linux.
Windows Users
Windows offers several ways to view large files on your hard drive. Here are some of the most effective methods:
- File Explorer
- Search Function
- Storage Sense
- Third-party Tools
File Explorer
1. Open File Explorer by pressing the Windows key + E.
2. In the upper-right corner, click on the “View” tab.
3. Look for the “Group by” dropdown menu and select “Size” to sort files by size.
4. You can now easily identify large files by their size.
Search Function
1. Press the Windows key + S to open the search bar.
2. Type “size:” followed by a number (e.g., “size:100MB”) and press Enter.
3. The search results will display all files larger than the specified size.
Storage Sense
1. Open the Settings app by pressing the Windows key + I.
2. Go to “System” > “Storage” > “Storage Sense” > “Change how we free up space automatically” > “Turn on Storage Sense” > “Configure” > “One drive” > “Clean up files on this PC” > “Clean up system files” > “Clean up system files” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” > “OK” >
