De-duplicaton software?

[rix]

So I want to bin an old desktop which has a load of old digital pics, prob about 5-10gb. I've lost track of the last time I uploaded anything to the NAS drive, some may be copied across, some not. Whats the best solution for comparing the files and identifying duplicates? Don't mind paying a bit if it's reliable/trusted... Ta!

[colin79666]

Robocopy built into Windows. Be very careful with the switches though. This is the voice of experience speaking

[Mr-B]

Had a look at duplicatecleaner.com?

[rix]

I should have said - desktop is running XP! Guessing that may limit my options...

[driver67]

rix said:

I should have said - desktop is running XP! Guessing that may limit my options...

Not at all, there as also a RoboCopy gui available which is a great solution.

As above though, careful with the options.

Dougie.

[xeny]

I've always used https://www.bigbangenterprises.de/en/doublekiller/...

Single executable, free, generates a list of duplicate files by name/date or optionally checksum, and you can delete duplicates or move them all to an "I'm not sure yet" location.

[Mr Pointy]

Have a look at Beyond Compare as well. It has a free 30 day trial version:

https://www.scootersoftware.com/index.php

[rix]

Thanks all - very helpful!