Version 3.1 of FolderSizes includes a number of improvements, the most signficant of which is the inclusion of file information in the main graph views when the “show files” option is engaged. The master detail view also has an improved sorting algorithm that better mimics that used by MS Windows Explorer. A variety of other minor enhancements (and a minor bug fix) are also included for good measure.

Grab the update from the FolderSizes website:

http://www.foldersizes.com/download-folder-sizes/

Release notes are also available from the download page.

Finally, I’d like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday!

Key Metric Software is proud to release version 3.0 of FolderSizes, our award-winning disk space analysis software.

Version 3.0 includes powerful scan-time file system filtering capabilities along with fully integrated search and a wealth of new file reporting features. Many other improvements are also included – see the release notes page for more information.

FolderSizes version 3.0 is also a free upgrade for existing version 2.x users. It can be installed directly over an existing version and will not require a new product registration key.

Download version 3.0 from here:

http://www.foldersizes.com/download-folder-sizes/index.htm

As always, feel free to contact me directly with any feedback you may have on the new release.

BETA 2 of FolderSizes version 3.0 is now available. It resolves a couple of defects found during user testing of the first beta release, and also adds minor functional improvements (such as a new exclusion switch in the scan filtering mask definition and help content for new v3 features). Please download BETA 2 from the following location:

http://www.foldersizes.com/download-folder-sizes/beta/fs-setup.exe

And please be sure to email me directly if you find any defects or have any comments regarding this BETA release.

Key Metric Software is proud to announce the release of the first FolderSizes version 3.0 public beta! The complete release notes will be published at a later date, but here are the highlights:

• New “scan filtering” capability (scan within specific date ranges, file sizes, file attributes, file owners, and more)
• New “File Sizes” File Report, with detail and graph views, shell context menu integration and command-line support
• Powerful new integrated search capability. Numerous file matching criteria with search profile load/save, export capability, etc.
• New “File Dates” File Report, with detail and graph views, shell context menu integration and command-line support
• File Report drill-down capability (for many report types)
• New “File Names” File Report, with detail and graph views, shell context menu integration and command-line support
• MANY other improvements, including “command prompt here” support, improvements to the drive space docking panel, new command-line options, and more!

And we have an announcement to make – FolderSizes version 3.0 will be a FREE upgrade for existing users. Your existing product registration key will work with the new version – no upgrade fees required.

So what do you think? Wanna give the version 3.0 beta a try? Just keep in mind that this is beta software – there are still some loose ends to tie up. For example, documentation is still missing for the new features, and there might be some bugs lurking around. But if you’re up for it:

http://www.foldersizes.com/download-folder-sizes/beta/fs-setup.exe

Most importantly, please remember to email me with any bugs you find. All comments, suggestions and criticisms are welcome!

Like many third-party Windows applications, FolderSizes installs the GDI+ graphics device library (gdiplus.dll). Recently it was discovered that certain versions of this DLL (including the one distributed with FolderSizes) are vulnerable to a JPEG component buffer overflow security exploit.

As of late September 27th, the FolderSizes 2.7.0.1 distribution package was updated to include the latest version of gdiplus.dll (which corrects the vulnerability mentioned above).

As always, you can download the latest version of FolderSizes from http://www.foldersizes.com.

A large number of FolderSizes users, from small businesses and power users all the way up to large enterprises, have told me that they feel FolderSizes is the most powerful disk space management software available today.

Well, I have news for all of you. You ain’t seen nuthin’ yet. FolderSizes version 3.0 is currently in development, and it represents a combination of the very best feedback provided by our user community – coupled with our own passionate desire to engineer the best possible software solutions.

Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to provide suggestions and explore ideas with me. And please, keep it coming during the v3.0 development cycle – there isn’t a better time than now!

Key Metric Software is proud to announce the release of version 2.7 of FolderSizes, our award-winning disk space management software.

This new revision implements a series of improvements to the drive space panel graph, resolves a couple of reported bugs, and provides a number of other minor enhancements.

To get the new version, please visit the FolderSizes download page (release notes are also available from the download page). It can be installed directly over previous versions, and is a free upgrade for existing users.

BTW, FolderSizes was recently featured on LockerGnome. Feel free to read the review if you’re interested.