Duplicate File Inspector: Find Duplicate Files

To access:

From the Individual Tools pane, click Manage System Configuration and then click Start next to Find Duplicate Files.

What it does:

The Find Duplicate Files wizard detects duplicate files and allows you to delete the ones you do not want.

Why use it:

In addition to causing confusion, duplicate files unnecessarily take up drive space and can cause software conflicts. Use the Find Duplicate Files wizard to view a list of duplicate files and delete the one or more files you do not want.

Instructions:

The wizard has several screens to guide you through the process. Click a screen name below for more information:

• Operation Mode

If you select one of the Automatic modes, the following screens display:

• Find Duplicates

• Inspection

If you select the Advanced/Custom mode, the following screens display:

• Criteria

• Location

• Exclusions

• Options

• Find Duplicates

• Inspection

Related topics:

Navigating within Wizards