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How can I find and remove duplicate files on Windows 10/11?
I’ve used AnyDupeCleaner myself, and it saved me tons of time—just scanned, picked the dupes, and deleted them in seconds! Super handy if you’ve got messy folders like I did.
Check this tutorial: https://www.pcfixtips.com/find-and-remove-duplicate-files
Definitely worth a try!
Using the Command Prompt to find and remove duplicate files on Windows 11 involves utilizing PowerShell or batch scripts. This approach is more technical but can be effective for users who are comfortable with command-line tools. Here's how you can do it with a batch script:
Get-ChildItem -Recurse |
Get-FileHash |
Group-Object Hash |
Where-Object { $_.Count -gt 1 } |
ForEach-Object { $_.Group | Select-Object -Skip 1 } |
Remove-ItemAfter running the script, you can verify that duplicates are removed by checking the directory manually or by running the script again to see if any duplicates remain.
This is a very powerful method to find and remove duplicate files on Windows 10 and can handle large directories efficiently, but it's also risky because it involves directly deleting files. If you're not comfortable with this approach, using a dedicated duplicate file finder tool might be safer.
Joohnei Before running any script that deletes files, it's crucial to back up your data to avoid accidental loss. In addition, the command line is powerful, and mistakes can lead to data loss. Double-check commands before executing them, especially those that delete files.
This method is powerful and can handle large directories efficiently, but it's also risky because it involves directly deleting files. If you're not comfortable with this approach, using a free duplicate file remover tool might be safer when you are using Windows 11 or Windows 10.