How to Find and Remove Duplicate Files on Windows

Duplicate files are the bane of my existence. Aside from using disk space, these files do nothing but clutter up your drive, make your PC run slower, and increase the difficulty level significantly when it comes to finding the right version of a specific file: is it the one I just updated, or the other one?

Duplicate file finders scan your hard drive for unnecessary duplicated files and help you remove them, freeing up space. Here are our picks for the best duplicate file finders, whether you’re looking for something easy to use, an application you may already have installed, or a powerful tool with the most advanced filters.

You shouldn’t use these tools to remove duplicate files found in system folders like the Windows and Program Files folders. Windows and the programs you use may need these duplicate files in different locations to function properly.

This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops,and tablets running the Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7 operating systems.Works for all major computer manufactures (Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Samsung).

[Dave-euib]

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[zoemorn]

What if you have thousands of files potentially duplicated .. is there a clear dupes method that doesn't involve clicking the boxes?

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[crazyrichdolls]

can it find duplicate files in same folder with different name?

[johnmac]

4 minutes to download the app but no answer to the question -How do I delete duplicate files?

I have 000's

[moneymanfernando]

What if you have lots of duplicate files like in the hundreds, do you have to check each one or is there a faster way of doing it ??