Change history for MindGems Folder Size

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2021-12-06 18:30:30
Updated by lwc

• Version: v4.9.5.0
• Release date: 2021-010-1307

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2021-01-14 05:04:27
Updated by billon

• Version: v4.79.0
• Release date: 2021-01-12-223

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2020-12-22 17:24:42
Updated by billon

• Keywords: mindgemsfoldersize mindgems%20foldersize mindgems%20folder%20size folder%20size foldersize

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2020-12-22 17:23:21
Updated by billon

• Version: v4.57.0
• Release date: 2020-19-112-0422

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2020-06-27 15:12:54
Updated by billon

• Version: v4.25.0
• Release date: 2019-0311-054

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2019-03-05 18:56:03
Updated by billon

• Version: v4.12.0
• Release date: 2019-023-2205

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2019-02-22 02:28:15
Updated by billon

• Version: v4.01.0
• Release date: 2019-02-1822

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2019-02-19 21:41:54
Updated by billon

• Website URL: https://www.mindgems.com/products/Folder-Size/Folder-Size.html
• Version: v3.84.0.0
• License: [url=https://www.mindgems.com/products/Folder-Size/Folder-Size-Features.htm]Liteware[/url]/Adware (see screenshot)
• Synopsis: Folder Size is a powerful utility that can scan and display all the file and folder sizes on your hard drives. It can scan entire storage device or a chosen folder.[b]Note[/b]: the developers added advertisements after the program was added to the database.
• How to extract: Download the "Portable" ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch [i]FolderSize.exe[/i] or [i]FolderSize64.exe[/i] (for 64-bit OS).
• Download URL: https://www.mindgems.com/software/FolderSizePortable.zip
• Release date: 20189-02-01-308
• What's new: Added:[list][*]Loaded/saved project name is displayed in the File Menu - next to 'Load...' instSead of 'Save...'.[*]Better scaling for systems e:[using large fonts.[/list]Fixed:[list][*]Loading of old project files.[*]Loaded project name was not dihttpsplayed if a project file ://was opened by a double-click froww.m Windgems.cows Exm/plrorducts/Folder.[-Size/Folder-Size-WhatsNew.htm[/url]

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2018-02-02 13:47:40
Updated by billon

• Version: v3.78.0.0
• Release date: 2018-01-305
• What's new: Added:[list][*]Compressed files and folders are displayed in different color.[*]Drive names and letters displayed instead of just drive letters.[*]Current file/folder path displayed in application title.[*]Longest Paths and Longest File Names reports.[*]Export Details View option in file menu.[*]Optional thousands separator.[*]LoaLoaded/saved projecect name is displayed in the File Menu - next to 'Load...' inst name is displayed in theof Fil'Save...'.[*]Better Mescalinu.[*]The cell text isg for displayed in a hint for items that do not fit in the currenst column size - was missins using large for Largest/Oldest reports.[*]Double-click in drives list scants the selected drive.[/list]Fixed:[list][*]SettiLoadings of old project fiilees.[*]Loaded cprouldject name was not be savedisplayed if a in project file wars opened caby a double-click from Windows Exploresr.[/list]

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2018-01-06 19:34:40
Updated by billon

• Icon: Updated
• Screenshot: Updated

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2018-01-06 19:22:08
Updated by billon

• What's new: Added:[list][*]Compressed files and folders are displayed in different color.[*]Drive names and letters displayed instead of just drive letters.[*]Current file/folder path displayed in application title.[*]Longest Paths and Longest File Names reports.[*]Export Details View option in file menu.[*]Optional thousands separator.[*]Loaded/saved project name is displayed in the File Menu.[*]The cell text is displayed in a hint for items that do not fit in the current column size - was missing for Largest/Oldest reports.[*]Double-click in drives list scans the selected drive.[/list]Fixed:[list][*]Settings file could not be saved in rare cases.[/list]

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2018-01-06 19:21:33
Updated by billon

• Additional status: N/Adware
• Version: v3.47.0.0
• License: [url=http://www.mindgems.com/products/Folder-Size/Folder-Size-Features.htm]Liteware[/url]/Adware (see screenshot)
• System Requirement:
• How to extract: Download the "Portable" ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch [i]FolderSize.exe[/i].
• Size (in bytes): 550182696214
• Keywords: mindgemsfoldersize mindgems%20foldersize mindgems%20folder%20size
• Release date: 20148-03-17-05
• What's new: Added:[list][*]Oldest Files Report.[*]Oldest Folders Report.[*]Oldest Files and Folders Report.[*]Newest Files Report.[*]Newest Folders Report.[*]Newest Files and Folders RepCort.[*]Complete list of System Files, Backup Files and System Volume Information folder.[*]Administrator privileges detection and button to restart with elevated privileges.[*]Size information in the chart near the percentage value in the tool tip.[*]Reports column states, sizes and positions are stored and re-loaded on staprtup.[*]The cell text is sedisplayed in a hint for items that do not fit in the current column size.[/list]Fixed:[iliest][*]Removed context menu item "Scannd folders are wdith Fospldayerd in Sdize" fferent com Recyclor.[*]Drive Bin.[*]Posiames and letters displayed instead of just driove letters.[*]Current file/fof download buter path displayed in application title.[*]Longest Paths and Longest File Names reponrts o.[*]Export Details View option in file menu.[*]Optional thousands separator.[*]Loaded/saved project name is disppliclayed in the File Menu.[*]The cell text is displayed in a hint for items that do not fit in the current column r size - was mizssing for Largest/Oldest reports.[*]Double-click in drives list scans the selected drive.[/list]Fixed:[list][*Settings file could not be saved in rare cases.[/list]

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2015-02-21 19:12:21
Updated by bzl333

• Release date: 20000-0014-003-17

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2014-12-27 21:00:39
Updated by webfork

• License: FreeAdware (ad supported; (see screenshot)
• Synopsis: Folder Size is a powerful utility that can scan and display all the file and folder sizes on your hard drives. It can scan entire storage device or a chosen folder.License nNote: the developers added advertisements after the program was added to the database.

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2014-12-27 21:00:07
Updated by webfork

• Synopsis: Folder Size is a powerful utility that can scan and display all the file and folder sizes on your hard drives. It can scan entire storage device or a chosen folder.License note: the developers added advertisements after the program was added to the database.

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2014-03-19 00:41:49
Updated by webfork

• License: Freeware (Aad Ssupported,; see screenshot)

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2014-03-18 16:49:15
Updated by Checker

• Version: v3.04.0.0
• Size (in bytes): 655011008293
• What's new: [list][*]Added: Simultaneous scan of multiple locations for drag and drop items and command line.[*]Added: Simultaneous scan of multiple locations and sdetup dialog. :[list][*]Oldest Files Reportion to scan some or all loca.[*]Ol drivest Folders muReport.[*]Oltidest Files and Folders Report.[*]Newest Files Report.[*]Newest Folders Report.[*]Newest Files and Folders Report.[*]Complete list of System Files, Backup Files and System Volume Information folder.[*]Administrator privileges detection and button to restart with elevated privileges.[*]Size information in the chart near the percentage value in the tool tip.[*]Reports column states, sizes and positions are stored and re-loaded on startup.[*]The cell text is displayed in a hint for items that do not foldeit in the current column size.[*]Add[/list]Fixed: Fu[ll UNICODE supporist.][*]ARemovedded: UNC pathscontext menu item "Scan be awith Foldded in ther folders list for multiple locations - Size" \\servefrnaome\c$ Retcycle Bin.[*]Added: Support for mPosition of downlouse Back and Forward buttons.[*]Fixed: Drives list size units notation is now syttonced with the rest of the UI.[*]Fixed: Better refresh of progress bar in Windows 7 and onewer oapperlicattiong systremsize.[/list]

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2014-01-23 20:43:30
Updated by Checker

• Version: v23.90.0.0
• System Requirement:
• Size (in bytes): 2984611085093
• Unicode support: No Yes
• What's new: Added: Mixed "Largest files and folders" report [list][*]Added: Option not to list files in order to save memory on large volumes of more than 100 TB[*]Added: Increased memory limit to 4GB on x64 OS and 3GB on x86 systems. Read here how to enable 4GT on x86 systems: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/bb613473%28v=vs.85%29.aspx[*]Added: Selected files and folders count in status bar [*]Fixed: File name trimming issue when saving file names containing dosts][*]FixAdded: Print dialog - "Li Simit printing to one pagultane horizontally" buttons scan of amultiple location s fixed in opeor drag and drating sysop items and command line.[*]Added: Simultanemsous newer thscan Wof multindowsple Vista[*]Fixed: Removed "Therlocations and setup dialog. Option to scan some or all local drives nor defamult printeple folders.[*]Added: Full UNICODE csupporrently .[*]Added: UNC pathselecte can be add" meed in the folders list for multiple locations - ie \\servernagme\c$ onetc.[*]Added: Support for mouse Back and Forward buttons.[*]Fixed: Drives sylistems size units notation is now synced wiith the rest of the UI.[*]Fixed: Better refresh of progress bar in Windows 7 and newer out perating systerms.[/list]

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2013-12-15 16:25:48
Updated by Emka

• Version: v2.89.0.0
• What's new: [list][*]Added: EMixed "Largest files and folders" report [list][*]Added: Option not tor list d filetas ilsn order to save memory on large violumew in CSVs of mormae than 100 TB[*]Added: Print Preview [*]Added: Print - Export to PDF [*]Addeded: Print - Export to multi-page TIFFncreased memory limit to 4GB on x64 OS and 3GB on x86 systems. Read here how to enable 4GT on x86 systems: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/bb613473%28v=vs.85%29.aspx[*]Added: Pded: Selected files and folders count in status bar [*]Fixed: File name triimming issue when saving file names containing dots[*]Fixed: Print dialog - Pa "Limit printing to one page horizontally" button action fixed in operating systems newe r than Windows margVins setup a[*]Added: Print - Export to EMF [*]Added: Print - Rearrange print order [*]Addeixed: Print - Remove pageemoved "There is from print job [*]Adde no d: Option to export Owner informatult prionter currently [*]Addselected: Option" message on systo disable "Scanems witith Folder Size" context menu during installation [*]Fixed: Refresh issue when mixing details view and folder t pree navigation [*]Fixed: Crash after removing a inode from largest foldters list.[/list]

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2013-06-28 22:35:39
Updated by webfork

• System Requirement:
• Forum topic ID: 20637

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2012-10-15 22:54:27
Updated by Checker

• Version: Vv2.68.0.0
• System Requirement:
• Size (in bytes): 273198406185
• What's new: [list][*]Added: Largest Files Report[*]Added: Largest Folders ReportExport details view in CSV format [*]Added: Print Preview [*]Added: Print - Export to PDF [*]Added: Scan multiple foldders on Drag and D: Print - Export top (Onmuly tin-page Professional version)[*]Added: ScTIFF [*]Added: Print - Page and man multiple folders usging the -scan command line option. The list of folders is delimited with semicolon. E.g. -scan C:\Folder1;"C:\Folders With Spaces" (Only in Profesns sional version)[*]Added: Mtultiple search masks in filter[*]Added: Total size of selected iPrintems in- Export statuso EMF bar[*]Added: ESC - clear selecPrint - Rearrange printi onrder [*]Added: inPrint - Remove filpages list[*]Fixed: Some applications wefrom pre opened in hiddent mode on doujoble click. Issue reported on Win7 x64 [*]FixAddedd: COption to export Owner inforecmation [*]Added: navOption to disable "Scan with Folder Size" context menu during installation button [*]Fixed: Refresh issue when mixing details view and folder tatrees nafter New vigation [*]Fixed: Crash after removing a nd Lode from largest fold.ers list[/list]

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2012-07-28 09:53:27
Updated by Checker

• Version: V2.46.0.0
• Size (in bytes): 249473851061
• What's new: [list][*]Added: Largest Files Report[*]Added: Largest Folders Redueport[*]Added: Scan multiple folders on Drag and Drop (Only in Professional version)[*]Added: Scan multiple folders using the -scan command line option. The list of folders is delimited with semicolon. E.g. -scan C:\Folder1;"C:\Folders With Spaces" (Only in Professional version)[*]Added : Multiprojle searct save/load tih me asks ind sfizlter[*]Added: Reduced projTotal size of select ed items in statusave/load time band sizer[*]Added: ExtremeSC - clear selection in files list[*]Fixed: Some applications were opened in hidden mode on double clyick. Issue oreportimized mem ory consumptn Wion7 x64 during scan[*]Added: EFixtremelyed: optimized mCorremory consumpted navigation for XML abuttond CSV expor st (close ato zero)[*]Added: Extremely optimized export speed afoter XML and CSV[*]Added: File New, File Open, File Save toolbar buttons[*]Added: Option to hide the download buttons from the toLolbard.[/list]

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2012-06-23 13:43:10
Updated by Checker

• Version: V2.04.0.0
• How to extract: Download the Portable ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch [i]FolderSize.exe[/i].
• Size (in bytes): 249438583326
• Stealth (details):
• What's new: Added: Filter (only in Personal and Professiona[l versions) t][*]Added: SReduced project save/Load scan load time and size[*]Added: Reduced project save/load time and size[*]Added: Extresultsmely (only ptimin Personal anzed Professimemonal versry consumption during s) can[*]Added: Edded: Extremely optimized memory consumportion tfor XML and CSV (only in Professional versions) Added: Prinexport (close to zeronly in Personal and Professional versions) Added: Directory attribute in attributes column marked with "D" [*]Added: Some columns are formatted to the right for easier reading - file size,d: foldeExtr size, fiemele cy ount etc. Added: 5 to 50 times faster scan speed Fixed: Shift+Delete keyboard shortcut was not working in files list Fixed: Removed zero size files and folders from chart in order to prevent overlapping Fixed: Folder Size will install for all users. By default Folder Size was installed for the current user and trying to use it with a differenmized export user causpeed for XML and CSV[*]Adderrorsd: Fixile New, File Open, File Save toolbar buttons[*]Added: SOptiome smalln GUI improvemto hide then download buttons from the toolbar[/list]

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2012-04-03 16:47:12
Updated by Checker

• Version: V12.90.50.0
• Size (in bytes): 24583320642
• Icon: Updated
• What's new: Added: Filter (only in Personal and Professional versions) Added: Save/Load scan results (only in Personal and Professional versions) Added: Export to XML and CSV (only in Professional versions) Added: Print (only in Personal and Professional versions) Added: Directory attribute in attributes column marked with "D" Added: Some columns are formatted to the right for easier reading - file size, folder size, file count etc. Added: 5 to 50 times faster scan speed Fixed: Shift+Delete keyboard shortcut was not working in files list Fixed: Removed zero size files and folders from chart in order to prevent overlapping Fixed: Folder Size will install for all users. By default Folder Size was installed for the current user and trying to use it with a different user caused errors Fixed: Rare scan termination issu Some smostally on Win7GUI Fixed: Fimpront is changved to Tahoma as it is clearer and supports better ClearType

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2012-01-24 05:42:21
Updated by I am Baas

• License: Freeware (Ad Supported, see screenshot)

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2012-01-24 05:41:13
Updated by I am Baas

• Screenshot: Updated

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2012-01-24 05:20:50
Updated by I am Baas

• License: Freeware (Ad Supported)
• Stealth: No No
• Stealth (details): FolderSizeLog.txt file left behind in MyDocuments folder.
• What's new: Fixed: Rare scan termination issue mostly on Win7 Fixed: Font is changed to Tahoma as it is clearer and supports better ClearType

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2011-05-18 06:26:02
Updated by Checker

• Version: V1.9.05.0
• Size (in bytes): 242056042
• What's new: Added: PorFixed: Rare scan termination issue mostable version is now available Added: Foldery onames in chart are displayed in square brackets in order to easier distinguish folders and files Added: Options window Added: Thread priority setting Added: Enable/disable logging option Added: Column visibility settings in the new Options window Fixed: Data is saved in the Application Data folder in the non-portable version Fixed: Folder Size will not crash if Adobe Flash is not installed F Win7 Fixed: Flasont is ch installation pange will be popped-up in to Tahoma new browas it is clearer window in and supporder tos properly insbettaler ClearType

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2011-04-17 18:30:44
Updated by Checker

• How to extract: Download the Portable ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch FolderSize.exe.

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2011-04-17 17:19:06
Updated by Checker

• Version: V1.89.0.0
• How to extract: Download the insPortabller and extract to a folder of your choice. Everything you need is in the {app} folder ZIP package. Launch FolderSize.exe.
• Size (in bytes): 2421058960
• Download URL: http://www.mindgems.com/software/FolderSizePortable.exezip
• What's new: Added: Error logging in My Documents\FolderSizeLog.txt Added: Improved chart performance and refresh Added: Chart items are now click-able and will navigate to the corresponding item in the view Added: Export chart graphics as JPEG image Added: CTRL+C shortcut assigned to the new "Copy path" to clipboard context menu action Added: CTRL+E shortcut assigned to Locate in Windows Explorer functionality Added: CTRL+P shortcut assigned to ShPow Properties functionality Added: ALT+Left and ALT+Right navigation shortcuts for back and forward Added: Columns can now be hidden/displayed using the right click popup menu on the files list header Added: Folders column lists immediate subfolders, while the new Subfolders column lists all subfolders Added: Archive attribute lisrted for files Added: SID displayed in Ownbler column for files that do not have owner rsionform is now avation Fixlable Added: W Folder names in chart are dows 7 sisplaymled in square brackets in order to easier distinguish folders anks issues Fixed: Folder Up did no red fresh iles Added: Optheions window Added: cThartead pprioperlity F settixng Added: Scan termi: Enation causble/disable logging option Added: Column visibility incorr sect filtings in the new Options window Fixed: Data is saved in the dApplication Datesa Fixfolder in the non-portable version Fixed: S Fomlder Size will not crash if Adobe Flash is not installed Fixed: Flash installation page will be popped-up in a new browser window in order to proper...ly install

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2011-04-08 04:09:47
Updated by I am Baas

• Stealth: Yes No
• Stealth (details): FolderSizeLog.txt file left behind in MyDocuments folder.

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2011-04-07 19:16:46
Updated by I am Baas

• Unicode support: No No

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2011-04-07 18:37:36
Updated by I am Baas

• What's new: Added: Error logging in My Documents\FolderSizeLog.txt Added: Improved chart performance and refresh Added: Chart items are now click-able and will navigate to the corresponding item in the view Added: Export chart graphics as JPEG image Added: CTRL+C shortcut assigned to the new "Copy path" to clipboard context menu action Added: CTRL+E shortcut assigned to Locate in Windows Explorer functionality Added: CTRL+P shortcut assigned to Show Properties functionality Added: ALT+Left and ALT+Right navigation shortcuts for back and forward Added: Columns can now be hidden/displayed using the right click popup menu on the files list header Added: Folders column lists immediate subfolders, while the new Subfolders column lists all subfolders Added: Archive attribute listed for files Added: SID displayed in Owner column for files that do not have owner information Fixed: Windows 7 symlinks issues Fixed: Folder Up did no refresh the chart properly Fixed: Scan termination caused by incorrect file dates Fixed: Some other...

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2011-04-07 18:36:53
Updated by I am Baas

• Version: V1.48.0.0
• Size (in bytes): 409022185896
• What's new: Added: Scan folder using Drag And DropAdded: Command line option to scan a folder -scan "folder path"Added: "Scan with Folder Size" Windows Explorer context menuAdded: F5 - Re-scanAdded: Multiple selection in files listAdded: Backspace keyboard shortcut for UPAdded: Other small GUI fixes and enhancements, nicer disabled toolbarFixed: Two times faster scan speedFixed: Extremely optimized folder listing (more than 10 times faster)Fixed: File name column resize issue on startupFixed: Delete issue with some filesFixed: Possible re-scan issues in rare casesFixed: On drive scan the scanned drive is selected and expandedFixed: Network folder root hierarchy

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2011-01-24 00:48:05
Updated by I am Baas

• What's new: Version 1.4.0.0:Added: Scan folder using Drag And Drop Added: Command line option to scan a folAdded: Scan folder using Drag And DropAdded: Command line option to scan a folder -scan "folder path" Added: "Scan with Folcan with Folder Size" Windows Explorer context menuAdder Size" Windows Explorer context menu Addeed: F5 - Re-scan AddednAdded: Multiplele seelection in in files iles list Added: Backspace ackspace keyboard shortcut foard shortcut for UP Added: Other smal smal l GUI fiI fixes and enhancements, nicer disabled toolbarFixed: Two times fand ster scanhancement s, nicpeedFixer disabl: Extredmely toolbar Fptimixzed: Two times faster scan speed Fixed: Extremely optimized folder li folder listing (mormore than 100 times faster) Fixed: File namme column resize e issue on startupFissuxed: on startup FixDeleted: Delete ississue with sh somee files FilesFixed: Possossible re-scan issues in rare ces in rare casses Fixed: On driven drive scan the e scanned drive is seeleected and eed and expandded Fixed: Network folder root hierarchy

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2011-01-24 00:44:58
Updated by webfork

• What's new: Version 1.4.0.0: Added: Scan folder using Drag And Drop Added: Command line option to scan a folder -scan "folder path" Added: "Scan with Folder Size" Windows Explorer context menu Added: F5 - Re-scan Added: Multiple selection in files list Added: Backspace keyboard shortcut for UP Added: Other small GUI fixes and enhancements, nicer disabled toolbar Fixed: Two times faster scan speed Fixed: Extremely optimized folder listing (more than 10 times faster) Fixed: File name column resize issue on startup Fixed: Delete issue with some files Fixed: Possible re-scan issues in rare cases Fixed: On drive scan the scanned drive is selected and expanded Fixed: Network folder root hierarchy

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2011-01-24 00:42:58
Updated by joby_toss

• What's new: Version 1.4.0.0: Added: Scan folder using Drag And Drop Added: Command line option to scan a folder -scan "folder path" Added: "Scan with Folder Size" Windows Explorer context menu Added: F5 - Re-scan Added: Multiple selection in files list Added: Backspace keyboard shortcut for UP Added: Other small GUI fixes and enhancements, nicer disabled toolbar Fixed: Two times faster scan speed Fixed: Extremely optimized folder listing (more than 10 times faster) Fixed: File name column resize issue on startup Fixed: Delete issue with some files Fixed: Possible re-scan issues in rare cases Fixed: On drive scan the scanned drive is selected and expanded Fixed: Network folder root hierarchy

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2011-01-24 00:41:46
Updated by joby_toss

• Version: V1.24.0.0
• What's new: Version 1.4.0.0:Added: Scan folder using Drag And Drop Added: Command line option to scan a folder -scan "folder path" Added: "Scan with Folder Size" Windows Explorer context menu Added: F5 - Re-scan Added: Multiple selection in files list Added: Backspace keyboard shortcut for UP Added: Other small GUI fixes and enhancements, nicer disabled toolbar Fixed: Two times faster scan speed Fixed: Extremely optimized folder listing (more than 10 times faster) Fixed: File name column resize issue on startup Fixed: Delete issue with some files Fixed: Possible re-scan issues in rare cases Fixed: On drive scan the scanned drive is selected and expanded Fixed: Network folder root hierarchyVersion 1.2.0.0:Added: Pie charts Added: Bar charts Added: Chart animations Added: Automatically select and expand the scanned folder node when the scan is complete Fixed: Rescan will completely rescan all files and folders, not only the removed nodes Fixed: Folder tree sort Fixed: Some small issues on Windows Vista/Windows 7 Fixed: ...

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2011-01-24 00:39:27
Added by joby_toss