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Shilohe
Oct 21, 2026Tin Contributor
Easy way to find large files in Windows 10 so I can delete them all?
Windows 10 is now warning me the disk space is not enough. It is a middle size SSD and I have been using it for many years. I guess there are many large files as well as duplicate files on it. I need...
Gordony
Oct 21, 2026Iron Contributor
I use dupeGuru, and I find it useful for finding duplicate photos, documents, and other files that might be taking up unnecessary disk space.
Here's my experience with it:
- It's a graphical interface tool that supports Linux, OS X, and Windows, as well as multiple languages.
- You can scan by filename or content using a fuzzy matching algorithm, so it can find duplicate files even if the filenames aren't exactly the same.
- The software can also scan music tags and metadata, and does the same for photos.
Key point: This is a duplicate file finder—it's not specifically designed to scan for large files. If your goal is to find and delete large files in Windows 10, you can first use Windows to locate the largest files, then use this software to identify duplicates among them. Remember to double-check the match results before deleting any files.
How to Find and Delete Large Files in Windows 10
- First, check which files are taking up the most space in Windows File Explorer.
- Then open the software and select a scan mode at the bottom—choose from Standard, Music, or Picture.
- Click the + sign in the lower-left corner to add the folders or drive letters you want to scan to the list.
- Click the Scan button in the bottom-right corner; the software will quickly analyze the files and display the results window.
- In the results, files labeled in plain black are originals, while those labeled in blue are duplicates.
- Click Edit -> Mark -> Mark All in the top menu to select all duplicates with a single click.
- Click the Actions button in the top-left corner, select Send Marked to Recycle Bin, and confirm to safely complete the cleanup.
This is a proven method for locating and deleting large files in Windows 10, especially when storage space issues are partially caused by duplicate files.