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Easy way to find large files in Windows 10 so I can delete them all?
I previously saw a post on another forum that mainly discussed how to find large files in Windows 10. Someone in the post recommended AllDup, so I downloaded it to give it a try, and I had a good experience using it.
Let me walk you through How to find large files in windows 10
Step 1: Download and run the software.
Step 2: In the software's Source Folders section, drag and drop or check the hard drive partitions or folders you want to scan.
Step 3: Under Search Criteria, check File Content—this is the most accurate and reliable comparison method.
Step 4: Click the Start Search button on the top toolbar and wait for the software to identify all duplicate files.
Step 5: On the results page, click Select to automatically check all unnecessary duplicates based on your criteria.
Finally, click the red File Manager icon in the top-left corner, select Recycle Bin, and confirm the deletion.
Why do I use it?
- First: It was recommended to me, and I’ve had a good experience using it myself.
- Second: It's a duplicate file finder for Windows that compares files based on filename, size, content, and other criteria.
- It's very useful when you want to clean up redundant copies of documents, photos, videos, or backups—rather than simply deleting files based on file size alone.
Actually, I think the key to finding large files in Windows 10 is to first check the file sizes and then use duplicate file detection as an additional cleanup step.