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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!
If you want to go a simpler route without extra software to find and remove duplicate files, you can manually search for duplicates by using Windows' built-in search feature, although this method is more tedious:
- File Explorer: Open File Explorer.
- Search: Navigate to a folder where you suspect duplicates live, like Downloads or Documents.
- Search Bar: In the search bar, type the name of the file you think may be duplicated.
- Sort and Compare: Sort the results by name or size and manually review the files.
This method is harder and takes more time, especially if you have many files.
Sadly didn't work for me, could't find any after trying this method :(
See if Wildcard Batch File Renaming tool from Microsoft store is an option. Not free but something to have a look.
