How to always show file size on the new Windows 7 Status Bar?

Okay, I just discovered this morning when I tried to see how much space I would gain be emptying my recycle bin that the Status Bar no longer tells you the size of the files selected.... Also if you select a group of file types with various extensions you get a status bar like this....

Okay, I'll bite. clicks..."Show more details"

They could display anything here and it would be better than the date modified.

I noticed if the file extensions, (*.sys) for example, are all the same and you don't select too many you get a useful status bar

There has to be a config change to make this last screenshot the default for all regardless.

Don't think so - that's how it works in Windows 7 and I imagine it will stay that way. Purely in terms of the Recycle Bin, I don't think looking at the properties is the end of the world but if you tend to do a lot of checking in Explorer for file sizes I could see it being a pain.

You could try highlighting the files and selecting Alt + Enter to view the properties.

Unfortunately this has been brought up time and time again on different forums and its something that Microsoft really need to fix.

i suggest using Classic Shell. This program emulates the old XP bar and will show you all necessary information