While Ivemoved my data to Google Drive, I still have a lot on my hard drive.
Checking the subfolders and files that exist inside the main folder is tedious.
I am sure all of us have come across this situation at some point in time.
That can be troublesome, mainly if there are many subfolders inside subfolders with files saved inside them.
You cant count them manually.
Too cumbersome,and boring!
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This is probably one of the easiest methods to know what lies within that folder.
You wont need any additional software for it either.
Use File Explorer
File Explorer lets you browse all the files and folders inside your hard drive.
File Explorer can also be used to quickly find the number of subfolders or files inside a particular folder.
bring up the folder and select all the subfolders or files either manually or by pressing CTRL+A shortcut.
If you choose manually, you’ve got the option to select and omit particular files.
you’re free to now see the total count near the left bottom of the window.
Repeat the same for the files inside a folder and subfolder too.
It is useful when you gotta know the total count inside one particular folder.
Command Prompt
Quite a few Windows users enjoy using the command prompt.
It can be a powerful tool if you know how to use it and remember the correct commands.
This one is for those who use the command prompt.
Press the Windows key and pop in RUN to bring up the Run dialog box.
punch in cmd and hit enter to launch the command prompt.
Youll see a new window with a black background and white text.
Now you have to enter the path where the folder is located.
Then enter the folder path preceded by the CD command to fire up the desired folder.
Like the CD command is used to change directory, DIR command is used to work with directories.
Dont worry if you see the text scrolling automatically.
That includes all the files and folders as the command is recursive.
PowerShell
Feeling a bit geeky?
Use the Windows search feature to find Windows PowerShell and choose it.
You will see a new window pop up with a blue background this time.
Navigating to your desired folder is easier in the PowerShell.
Just throw in cd followed by your folder structure.
To count all the files or subfolders inside the parent folder, copy and paste the following command.
You will notice that the result I got above is different.
This is because the command is not recursive which means it will not go deeper than one level.
So, there are 5 subfolders.
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