Find Duplicate Files

Custom Criteria

Overview of Find Duplicate Files wizard

On the Criteria screen, select the types of files you want to be searched.

Select one of the following:

• Find all duplicates. Searches all file types.

• Only find duplicates of certain files. Searches the file types that you specify. If you select this option, the window expands to allow you to add the file patterns that match the file types you want to search. Click here for instructions.

  You can add the file patterns that should be searched. Once added to the list, ensure that the check box is selected for every file pattern you want to include.

  • To add a pattern to the list, click New. Type in the desired file pattern and description. See the New/Edit File Pattern window topic for details.

  • To edit a pattern on the list, select it and click Edit. Edit the file pattern or description. See the New/Edit File Pattern window topic for details.

  • To remove a pattern from cleaning, clear the check box. The file pattern will still remain on the list, but will not be searched.

  • To remove a pattern from the list, select it and click Delete.

After making selections, click Next to define any exclusions.