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Better file sizes in Explorer details

Enhances file size display in Explorer details with folder sizes, human-readable units (MB/GB), and optional IEC notation (KiB/MiB)

Quick answer

Better file sizes in Explorer details is a Windhawk community mod described as: Enhances file size display in Explorer details with folder sizes, human-readable units (MB/GB), and optional IEC notation (KiB/MiB). Its use depends on the exact Windows build and target process.

Version in supplied archive: 1.6 Author: m417z

Processes listed: All but conhost.exe, Plex*.exe, backgroundTaskHost.exe, LockApp.exe, SearchHost.exe, ShellExperienceHost.exe, StartMenuExperienceHost.exe, msedgewebview2.exe, windhawk.exe, windhawk-ui.exe, *\UI\VSCodium.exe

These details were extracted from the supplied source snapshot. Recheck live release information before installing.

How to evaluate and use this mod

  1. Open Windhawk and search for Better file sizes in Explorer details in Explore.
  2. Review the author's description: Enhances file size display in Explorer details with folder sizes, human-readable units (MB/GB), and optional IEC notation (KiB/MiB) and inspect the source code before trusting it.
  3. Compare your Windows build from winver with the mod’s compatibility notes and check whether the target process includes All but conhost.exe.
  4. Save the existing configuration. Enable the mod with a single modest change and restart the affected app or Explorer only if indicated.

Check the result

Observe the specific feature that Better file sizes in Explorer details affects. Confirm that the target program still launches, menu and button interactions work, and no new crashes occur. Disable the mod and compare behavior with Windows defaults if you notice problems.

Compatibility and limits

Enhances file size display in Explorer details with folder sizes, human-readable units (MB/GB), and optional IEC notation (KiB/MiB) The name of this mod does not establish compatibility with every Windows release. An individual mod update can require a particular Windows 11 shell version or changes in the underlying mod framework.

Read the current Windhawk mod description and source when checking an installation.

Frequently asked questions

What does Better file sizes in Explorer details change?

Enhances file size display in Explorer details with folder sizes, human-readable units (MB/GB), and optional IEC notation (KiB/MiB)

How do I check whether Better file sizes in Explorer details supports my Windows build?

Read the mod page requirements and compare your Windows build and targeted processes before enabling it.

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