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Use File Explorer to find large files in Windows 10

In this simple way, find and delete the bulk Windows files!

Is your hard drive full and the Windows performance is slow? To find large files in Windows 10, simply use the Size: Gigantic search expression in File Explorer to identify files larger than 128 MB.

After searching, you can arrange the results by size to easily view the largest files and storage and decide which one to delete.

This article provides a complete guide to searching and managing bulk files in Windows 10 using the internal File Explorer tool.

How to find large files in Windows 10?

You do not need extra software to do this, as Microsoft has been incorporated directly into Windows. You can access it with a few clicks from anywhere.

1. Open the File Explorer and go to the place you want to start the search. If you select “This PC”, the whole computer is scanned, and if you select a specific drive in “this PC”, only the files in that drive are searched.

Open the File Explorer and go to the desired location

Tip: Limit the search to places where you don't expect large files. Remember that you are looking for unnecessary files. Don't spend your time searching for the folders you know.

2. In the search box in the upper right corner of the window, type the Size: Gigantic and press the Enter key. This will search for files larger than 128 MB in the specified location.

Search large Windows 7 files with Size: Gigantic option

3. In the upper left corner of the window, select the View tab and then select Details. Now the search results display additional information such as file size alongside their name.

Windows 8 Explorer with View tab and Details option

4. Click the Size tab at the top of the list of results to arrange the files from the largest to the smallest. From here you can see the names and size of the files found and where they help you determine if the file deleting is safe.

Tip: If it is found that no single file is large enough to have a significant impact, use a disk space analysis tool such as Disk Savvy to find out what you can delete safely to release a significant space.

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the meaning of “gigantic” files in Windows?

“Gigantic” files in search of File Explorer refers to files that are more than 128 MB. This is a default category in Windows for filtering large files.

2. Can I search for larger or smaller files than a particular size?

Yes, you can use custom operators in the search bar. For example:

Size:> 500MB for files larger than 500 MB

size:

Size: 100MB..500MB for files between 100 and 500 MB

3. How to understand which files can I delete safely?

Before deleting the files, make sure:

The file does not belong to the program you need.

Do not delete Windows system files (such as files in the Windows folder).

If you are not sure, use tools like Disk Savvy or Treesize for more accurate analysis.

4. Do large file search also include hidden or systematic files?

By default, hidden and systematic files are not displayed in search results unless you enable the Hidden Files option in the View tab. To access these settings:

In File Explorer, go to the View tab.

Click Options and select Show Hidden Files, Folders, and Drives.

5. How to release disk space without deleting important files?

Delete Temporary Files: Use the Disk Cleanup Windows tool (type in Windows search bar: Disk Cleanup).

Find duplicate files: Use programs such as CCleaner or Duplicate File Finder.

Transfer the old files to the external drive: Transfer files such as videos or old photos to the external hard drive.

Conclusion

You can use the internal File Explorer tool to find large Windows 10 files and release disk space. In the search bar, simply enter the Size: Gigantic phrase and arrange the results by size. In this article from Beitot, a simple and quick way, how to identify and delete unnecessary files was taught to optimize storage.

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