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Is there a way to delete all duplicate files at once in Vista?

My computer has somehow managed to make duplicates (copies) of many of my files (including all pictures and music). Is there any way to select all duplicates (in a folder or folders or within the whole computer) and delete them all at the same time? This would save a great deal of time in going through and selecting them one by one to delete. The copies are taking up a great deal of space on my hard drive...

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Hi,

Here are several free utilities and they all have their advantages and methods.

Auslogics Duplicate File Finder has the MD5 search engine which allows you to find duplicate
files by content, regardless other match criteria. It would be helpful, for example, when two
identical mp3 tracks or video files have different names
http://www.auslogics.com/en/software/duplicate-file-finder

find and remove duplicate files - free
http://www.easyduplicatefinder.com/
Installer and Portable versions

searches for duplicate or similar files - even binary - free
http://www.joerg-rosenthal.com/en/antitwin/

find fast all duplicate files in a folder and its sub folders - free
http://www.mindgems.com/products/Fast-Duplicate-File-Finder/Fast-Duplicate-File-Finder-About.htm

Duplicate File Finder - Smart Port Forwarding - TCP Port Scanner - TCP Port Tunnel - Multi-Timer - free
http://www.brooksyounce.com/

Duplicate File Finder Software (images, mp3, iTunes)
http://www.moleskinsoft.com/

Hope these help.

Rob - Bicycle - Mark Twain said it right.
Rob Brown - past Microsoft MVP - Windows Insider MVP 2016 - 2021
Microsoft MVP Windows and Devices for IT 2009 - 2020

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Last updated April 11, 2024 Views 46 Applies to: