To see how space is allocated on a computer, it is helpful to graphically represent a specific drive or directory and view it. For these purposes, many different graphical programs for analyzing the occupied space have been developed. Let's consider the most popular of them distributed free of charge.
Necessary
the Internet
Instructions
Step 1
SpaceSniffer. One of the most popular free programs for graphical analysis of the occupied space on various media. Uses a block representation of the results. Has good functionality and customization. The size of the utility is 1.5 MB. No installation required. Works only in Microsoft Windows environment.
Step 2
Scanner. Another free graphical file system analysis program. Displays the results of your analysis in a pie chart. It is characterized by the simplicity of the interface and the small size - about 250 Kb. No installation required. Works only in Microsoft Windows environment.
Step 3
WinDirStat. An open source analyzer for Microsoft Windows operating systems. Uses triple view at the same time: block graphical, list percentage, and extension statistics. Differs in good functionality, information content and user-friendliness of the interface. The file is about 650 Kb in size.
Step 4
Baobab. Free open source analyzer for Linux operating systems. Scans the file system or a specific directory. Displays the results of the scan in the form of a pie chart or blocks (optional). Allows you to view in real time changes in the structure of the file system or an individual directory, delete selected directories or files.
