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h_a
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Nov 02, 2025

Duplicate file detection

Hi Community, 

 

I need to scan multiple windows file servers using Microsoft Purview and one of the asks is to detect and identify duplicate files on those. Can someone please guide how that can be accomplished. What functionality needs to be used and how to go about duplicate detection?

 

Note that this is primarily duplicate finding assignment for files as in office documents and pdfs. Thanks.

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    AS1522
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    Nov 06, 2025

    It may not be possible directly as what Purview does is data discovery, classification, and compliance.

    Try PowerShell script and then utilize Purview features.

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