Disk Space Fan

by Cookapp

A handy tool that allows you to visualize your disk usage and clean unwanted/unneeded files

Operating system: Windows

Publisher: Cookapp

Release : Disk Space Fan 4.5.1.128

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Disk Space Fan 4 is an easy to use tool for Windows OS that allows you to scan your file system, visualize what folders and files are taking up valuable disk space and remediate effectively.

The key attraction to Disk Space Fan 4 is the Ring Chart.  This is a colorful representation of the space in use on your hard drive.  After a short analysis of the drive, you are presented with an easy to understand and an eye-catching circular graph depicting how your disk space is being used and if there are duplicate files and folders.

Disk Space Fan 4 fully integrates into Windows File Explorer.  This allows the product to seamlessly and effortlessly find, display, and delete files without redundant steps on the users' part.  

scan your file system, visualize what folders and files are taking up valuable disk space and remediate effectively!

Disk Space Fan 4 comes in a free, limited feature version and also a paid, fully featured version.  Some of the key features included in the free version are:

  • The scan tool which analyzes the contents of the disk
  • The ringschart (the colorful visualization of how the disk space is being used)
  • The ability to open files or preview images directly from the ringschart
  • The ability to scan network shares

The full version has all the features of the free version but also comes with these additional key features:

  • Automatically checks for new updates (the purchase of Disk Space Fan 4 comes with 2 years of free version updates)
  • Analysis tasks can be initiated directly from within File Explorer
  • The ability to filter and exclude results based on user-defined criteria
  • The ability to delete files directly from the ringschart

Disk Space Fan 4 is a very powerful and handy tool for finding and eliminating culprits using up your finite disk space.  The colorful and animated visualization provided by the ringschart makes it easy for novices and pros alike to keep their hard drives free of clutter.  It has been endorsed by lifehacker.com among others.  

Disk Space Fan 4 is for Windows OS only.

It can be run on any Windows XP from Windows XP SP 3 to Windows 7.  It supports 32 bit and 64 bit OS.  

The MSRP for Disk Space Fan 4 is $19.99, but as of today (01/18/2019) it is on sale for $14.99


PROS
Provides clear visualization of disk usage.
Finds duplicates quickly and effectively.
Fast, accurate, and easy to use.

CONS
Lacks advanced features for professional use.
User interface is not intuitive.
No option for network drive scanning.
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