The largest files will typically be games, media, or large databases. However, searching by name may not get you desired results. Instead, you can search for large files on Windows 11 using File Explorer, the command line, or a third-party app.
How to Find Large Files on Windows 11 Using File Explorer
Using the Search feature in File Explorer is a great way to find files based on their size using simple parameters. You can use different parameters to find specific file sizes, from large to gigantic. To find files by size in File Explorer: Once the file sizes you are searching for are pulled up, you can sort them between ascending or descending order by clicking the Size tab.
How to Find Large Files by File Type on Windows 11
Media files and certain software files (like OS system images or games) are typically large, and you can find files by type to discover large ones. For example, you might have large ISO files or MP4 or MKV video files you need to access. To find files by their file type on Windows 11:
How to Find Large Files on Windows 11 Using PowerShell
If you prefer to do your computing from the command line, you can use the Windows Terminal to display a descending list of the largest files on your system. To find large files on Windows 11 using PowerShell:
Use WinDirStat to Find Large Files on Windows 11
Another way to find large files that are taking up the most drive space is the free and open-source WinDirStat app. It gives you a graphical representation of your local drive and what’s taking up space. To use WinDirStat to find large files: Once you identify the large files, you have different options, like opening the file with a compatible app or deleting it to save drive space.
Manage Storage Space on Windows 11
If you need to find large files quickly, using the File Explorer options shown above works well. And if you have a full drive, using a third-party app like WinDirStat can make large file identification and management easy. There are other ways to manage large files and free up drive space on Windows 11. For example, you can limit the amount of disk space used by Recycle Bin or free up disk space on Windows 11 with the Cleanup Recommendations feature. Another way to reclaim drive space is to delete files without Recycle Bin on Windows 11. In addition, you might want to delete duplicate files on Windows 11 to free up space on your drive. And don’t forget to configure Storage Sense to clean drive space automatically. Comment Name * Email *
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