Getting Started with Disk Space Analysis

Disk Space 5 min read Updated November 2024

Visualize what's taking up space on your drives and identify opportunities to reclaim valuable storage.

Overview

TomYaYa's disk space analyzer helps you understand where your storage goes:

  • Visual treemap shows file and folder sizes at a glance
  • Identify large files you may have forgotten about
  • Find old, unused files taking up space
  • Get smart cleanup recommendations

Quick Start

Step 1: Open Disk Space

Click the Disk Space tile on the TomYaYa dashboard.

Step 2: Select a Drive

Choose which drive to analyze. You can scan:

  • Internal drives (C:, D:, etc.)
  • External USB drives
  • Network drives

Step 3: Start Analysis

Click Analyze to begin scanning. TomYaYa calculates sizes for all files and folders, building an interactive visualization.

Step 4: Explore Results

The treemap visualization shows:

  • Larger rectangles = more space used
  • Colors indicate file types (images, videos, documents, etc.)
  • Click any area to zoom in and see details
  • Right-click for quick actions (open, delete, compress)

Finding Space Wasters

Large Files View

Switch to the Large Files tab to see your biggest files sorted by size. Often you'll find:

  • Old installer files
  • Downloaded videos you've already watched
  • Backup archives you no longer need

Old Files View

The Old Files tab shows files not accessed in months or years. Great for finding forgotten downloads and outdated backups.

Duplicate Files

Click Find Duplicates to launch a deduplication scan focused on the analyzed drive.

Pro Tip: Check your Downloads folder first - it's often the biggest source of reclaimable space!

Safe Cleanup

TomYaYa helps you clean safely:

  • System files are protected and can't be accidentally deleted
  • Deleted files go to Recycle Bin by default
  • Preview files before deletion

Next Steps