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Title: duplicate files finder
Post by: home102938 on Jan 01, 2012, 16:49:44
Hi,
Just about to embark on the grand re-archiving of few years worth of files from numerous Cd's to more manageable DVD's and external HD but realising that I have many files saved several times I wander if anyone could recommend a good simple software that is able to compare files and find duplicates.
Cheers
and
Happy and healthy New Year!
Stephanie  8-)
Title: Re: duplicate files finder
Post by: Steve on Jan 01, 2012, 17:30:32
Sorry I don't use one, there's a few available on Google, some free, no idea which to recommend though. Plus a happy NewYear to you.
Title: Re: duplicate files finder
Post by: home102938 on Jan 01, 2012, 17:34:22
Thanks Steve,
I have found so many free downloads searching the web I feel a bit lost (if not spoilt for choice) however, knowing which one is worth the bother is another matter  :dunno: hence my question.
Title: Re: duplicate files finder
Post by: Simon on Jan 01, 2012, 19:06:10
I'd be interested in this too, so let us know if you find one, Steph.  :)
Title: Re: duplicate files finder
Post by: JB on Jan 03, 2012, 20:58:29
I have used this on a few occasions:-

http://doubles.sourceforge.net/

One of the big advantages it has is that it can find identical files that have been renamed as well.

Worked fine for me.

HTH.
Title: Re: duplicate files finder
Post by: Simon on Jan 03, 2012, 22:11:42
Thanks JB.  :thumb:
Title: Re: duplicate files finder
Post by: home102938 on Jan 04, 2012, 23:07:20


Thanks,  :) looks like a good place to start.