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Windows · SpaceSniffer 2.2.0.27

Navigate Back After Zooming

Quick answer: Return to parent views to compare nested directories after inspecting one folder.

Use this workflow on an authorized Windows 10 or Windows 11 computer. SpaceSniffer shows a size-proportional view of storage; always inspect the source file in Windows before changing or deleting it.

Step-by-step workflow

  1. Zoom into a large folder.
  2. use the navigation controls to go back.
  3. compare the root and nested rectangle sizes.
  4. repeat in another branch..

How to verify the result

The earlier view is restored and you can compare branches.

Important limitationA view change does not mean a rescan has completed.

Why this matters

SpaceSniffer is a visualization tool, not a diagnosis of file necessity. The important outcome is an identifiable path and measurable file size, checked against the same Windows volume and with permission to inspect it. If the scan is incomplete, report that limitation instead of treating missing paths as zero bytes.

More targeted troubleshooting

If the result differs from what File Explorer reports, clear the filter field, allow scanning to finish and check the permissions of the specific directory. Repeat on a smaller known folder when you need to isolate a scanning limitation. Always distinguish a changed treemap view from an actual change in free space.

Frequently asked questions

What is the first step for navigate back after zooming?

Zoom into a large folder.

How do I check the result?

The earlier view is restored and you can compare branches.

What should I avoid?

A view change does not mean a rescan has completed.

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