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WinDirStat The WinDirStat Team
Use this command to install WinDirStat:
winget install --id=WinDirStat.WinDirStat -e WinDirStat (Windows Directory Statistics) is a disk usage statistics viewer and cleanup tool for Windows. On start up, WinDirStat reads the whole directory tree once and then presents it in three useful views: - The directory list, which resembles the tree view of the Windows Explorer but is sorted by file/subtree size, - The treemap, which shows the whole contents of the directory tree straight away, - The extension list, which serves as a legend and shows statistics about the file types.
WinDirStat is a disk usage statistics viewer and cleanup tool designed to help users analyze and manage their disk space efficiently on Windows systems. Upon startup, WinDirStat reads the entire directory tree once and presents the data in three key views:
- The directory list, which displays files and folders sorted by size, similar to the tree view in Windows Explorer but with a focus on size-based organization.
- The treemap, where each file is represented as a colored rectangle proportional to its size, providing an immediate visual overview of disk usage distribution.
- The extension list, which serves as a legend and displays statistics about file types, helping users quickly identify dominant file categories.
WinDirStat is ideal for users seeking to optimize their storage by identifying large files or directories that may no longer be needed. By improving disk space management, it helps enhance system performance and efficiency. The tool is user-friendly and does not require advanced technical skills, making it accessible to a wide range of users. It can be installed via winget, ensuring a seamless setup process.