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QuinnQuinn
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Sep 24, 2024
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How can I find and remove duplicate files on Windows 10/11?

I was organizing my computer recently and found a lot of duplicate files. I don't know how to deal with them. I use Windows 10 and want to find a simple way to find and remove duplicate files. Is there any recommended software or steps? I hope to find all the duplicate files at once, clean them up quickly, and free up some space. Thank you for your help!

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  • Odityaz's avatar
    Odityaz
    Copper Contributor

    You can manually search for duplicates using Windows File Explorer by sorting files by name, size, or date. Use the search filter to narrow down files with the same name or type. This is the simple way to find duplicate files on Windows 11 or Windows 10.

     

    Pros: No need to install any additional software.

     

    Cons: This method can be time-consuming and may not catch all duplicates, especially those with different file names.

  • LukeUnderwood's avatar
    LukeUnderwood
    Copper Contributor

    Recently, when I was organizing my computer, I found that many duplicate files took up a lot of space. After using DupFiles Cleaner, the effect is really good. The scanning speed is fast, and it can clean all duplicate files at once, which helped me free up a lot of space.

     

    I get it here: (works for me)

    https://www.techsrader.com/find-and-remove-duplicate-files

     

    The operation is also very convenient, which is especially suitable for organizing computers.

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