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Thread ID: 114138 2010-11-19 07:08:00 Removing duplicate files on external hard drive? goodiesguy (15316) Press F1
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1154544 2010-11-19 07:08:00 Is there anything that will delete, or show me duplicate files on my external hard drive?

It has at least 3 duplicates of some things. due to backups etc..

I would like to remove duplicates to save space.
goodiesguy (15316)
1154545 2010-11-19 08:15:00 Yes there is. Do a Google search for Duplicate detectors.

WARNING!!!!! Be aware that there are many files on your PC that have the same name because they ARE exactly the same. Many of them are .dll files and they are essential for the operation of the PC.

DO NOT DELETE FILES JUST BECAUSE THEY HAVE THE SAME NAME. If you are not sure then DO NOT delete. ASK FIRST.

bluenose.
bluenose (14548)
1154546 2010-11-19 08:41:00 Don't worry. im talkin about my EXTERNAL USB Hard drive. goodiesguy (15316)
1154547 2010-11-19 09:21:00 I'm not worrying. I am just warning you to be careful what you delete.

Been there. Done that.

bluenose
bluenose (14548)
1154548 2010-11-19 09:57:00 DoubleKiller. I Haven't actually used it, but LifeHacker recommends it, so its got to be good. NoTerra (16083)
1154549 2010-11-20 17:38:00 I had the same problem and i can only be removed using a small tool available at [edited]


[Mods comment: You can also be removed by me ...:devil ]
marriealen (16085)
1154550 2010-11-20 21:19:00 Reported zqwerty (97)
1154551 2010-11-20 21:22:00 if you have all the files "correctly" on the main drive .

what you could do is wipe and resync the external .
Nomad (952)
1154552 2010-12-16 12:10:00 Auslogics - Duplicate File Finder. Works well. PeeCeeWorldly (15890)
1154553 2010-12-16 17:55:00 Easy Duplicate Finder
http://www.easyduplicatefinder.com/

Program I've used before and works well.
Hope this helps.
jevans (16086)
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