How to Find Large Files & Folders Using Glary Disk Explorer (Free Disk Space Analyzer)
s your hard drive filling up and you don't know why? In this video, we show you how to use Glary Disk Explorer, a free and simple tool that visually maps out your storage usage.
We demonstrate how to scan your entire PC or specific folders to identify the exact files taking up the most room. You'll learn how to filter by file extensions (like .MP4 or .ZIP), use the pie chart to see percentage breakdowns, and even launch a command prompt directly from the app to manage stubborn files.
0:00 Introduction: Why use a disk space analyzer?
0:25 Selecting drives and starting the scan
0:50 Analyzing the C: Drive results and system files
1:15 Sorting by file size, name, and percentage
1:35 Filtering by file types (Videos, Compressed, Pictures)
1:55 Useful right-click features: Open in Explorer & Command Prompt
2:15 Analyzing secondary drives (E: Drive)
2:45 Deep dive into User Profiles and Documents
4:15 Checking total used vs. free space stats
4:30 Advanced options: Exclusions and exporting to CSV
4:55 Customizing the view (Toggling the pie chart)
5:10 Summary and download info
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1.- Download and install Glary Disk Explorer from the link in the description.
2.- Open the program and select the Drive you want to analyze (e.g., C: or D:) or choose a specific Folder.
3.- Wait for the scan to complete; the larger the drive, the longer it will take.
4.- Use the File Type tabs on the left to instantly see all your Videos, Music, or Compressed files sorted by size.
5.- Click Show Extensions to see exactly which file formats (like .EXE or .ISO) are consuming the most space.
6.- Right-click any large file to Open File Location, view Properties, or Delete it to the recycle bin.
7.- If you need to perform technical tasks, use the Command Prompt option to open a terminal directly in that file's folder.
8.- (Optional) Use the Export button to save your file list as a CSV file for future reference.
Here is a link where you can download Glary Disk Explorer.
https://www.glarysoft.com/disk-explorer/
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