Determine Icons based on File Extension only

If this option is turned on, SpaceObServer uses the default icon for files based on the file extension only. This is much faster, especially on network drives, because Windows opens many file types in order to see if there are any icons inside. By default, this option is turned on.

Show Files deleted since last scan grayed

Here you can choose if no more existing files/folders should by displayed in gray.

Different Color for Compressed Files and Folders

If this option is turned on, compressed files on an NTFS volume are shown in a blue color. Folders that are partially compressed will have a dark blue color, files and folders that are entirely compressed will show up in a light blue color. For more information on file based compression see "NTFS Drives".

Show Time within Date Values

This option allows you to decide if time values should be shown with the last access, last modified and the creation date.

Show long Tool tips in Directory Tree

If this option is active, a tool tip window with detailed information will be shown if the mouse cursor pauses over a folder for a while. This is useful if you want to take a look at some detailed information of a folder without switching to the "Details" tab.

Show Gradient Bars as Size Indicators in Directory Tree

If this option is active, a folder in the directory tree now features a gradient bar underlay that indicates the size of the folder in relation to the entire scanned file system tree.

Load the last opened Directories on next Startup

Activate this option to reload the active directories on the next start of the Application.

Hide Folders smaller than

With this option you can customize the minimum perceptual value for folders shown in the directory tree.

Show Folder in bold that are larger than

If the size of folder is greater than the set percentage or absolute value, the folders label will be shown bold. This allows you to quickly find the largest folders. If you don't want bold folder labels, choose a percentage of 100%.

Use bold Text and Colors for Printed Reports too

Activate this setting to apply text format settings like bold text and text colors also for printed reports.