How can I control and remove duplicate files

I want to check my computer for duplicate files and then delete them to free up space

Hi houdagazzah,

Please take a look at the thread that is similar to the following for a solution:

http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_vista-performance/deleting-duplicate-files/50ad7971-221C-417D-8b8e-422b16e4ca8d

Tags: Windows

Similar Questions

  • How can I locate and view duplicate files?

    I want to locate files duplicated on an external drive so I can delete if necessary.

    Hello

    Here are several free utilities and they have all their benefits and their methods.

    Auslogics Duplicate File Finder is the MD5 search engine that allows you to find duplicate
    files content, without worrying other matching criteria. It would be useful, for example, when two
    identical mp3 tracks or video files have different names
    http://www.Auslogics.com/en/software/duplicate-file-Finder

    find and delete the duplicate - free
    http://www.easyduplicatefinder.com/
    Versions Installer and Portable

    Search files in doubles or similar - even binary - free
    http://www.Joerg-Rosenthal.com/en/antitwin/

    quickly find all the files in a folder and its subfolders - free duplicate
    http://www.Mindgems.com/products/fast-duplicate-file-Finder/fast-duplicate-file-Finder-about.htm

    Duplicate File Finder - Smart Port Forwarding - TCP Port Scanner - TCP Port Tunnel - multi-minuterie-free
    http://www.brooksyounce.com/

    Duplicate File Finder software (pictures, mp3, iTunes)
    http://www.Moleskinsoft.com/

    I hope this helps.

    Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP<- profile="" -="" windows="" expert="" -="" consumer="" :="" bicycle=""><- mark="" twain="" said="" it="">

  • Ideas: I get the 0x80073AFC error code when I try to use the system restore then, how can I find and replace this file missing MUI?

    Remember - this is a public forum so never post private information such as numbers of mail or telephone!

    Ideas: I get the 0x80073AFC error code when I try to use the system restore then, how can I find and replace this file missing MUI?

    • I am running Windows 7 for packs SP 1 or SP 2 does NOT solve my problem since neither one works with Windows 7.  Is there a way to search for this MUI (Multiple User Interface) missing file? The every thing must have himself installed in the first place. I took my mom (she died in June) and my brother on this PC as users so even if they do not use this PC supports multiple users. Maybe if I deleted as a reboot and additional users it will solve my problems. My updates install OK but I can't run at all system restore. It creates a restoration point OK but when I try to sr back to a restore point before I get the error 0x80073AFC topic of the missing MUI file. Then, when I spear SR it is said that he could not and no files have been changed because of the error 0x8000FFFF error, unspecified catastrophic failure and could not retrieve the file several times when system restore is attempted.

      I'm running Windows 7 on a HP Pavilion with browser Firefox 3.6.8 browser Opera 10.60, IE8 and Google Chrome 5.0.375.125 browser browser.

      Can you tell me what I try next? Thnks a lot and sayonara for now the guy-Jack McElwee / keimanzero the Scion of the Anime in Brookhaven PA - USA

      OK I tried everything and nothing works! Only added beginners are updated browser Opera 10.63; IE9 (Beta); Firefox 3.6.12 and Google Chrome 7.0.517.41 and Java 22. Of course like everyone else in the world, I had to uninstall/enable and disable/download again and reinstall new Adobe Flash 10 and 11 of the shock wave and they keep crashing too! Hello 4 keep screwing browsers and now I get connection network problems. I run Comcast doctor and did everything it said to do, but nothing works. Oh and I added 7-Zip and WinZip also. Likewise, they will not work! Help! Thanks - K & K

    keimanzero,

    Comcast of Norton Security Suite version is installed? If Yes, who and perhaps malware is most likely to cause questions you have published, in particular the failure of the restoration of the system.
    First, configure the system to boot - How to solve a problem by performing a boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7
    NOTE: Start-up mode minimum state all the 3rd party firewalls will be disabled. Open Control Panel > Windows Firewall to make sure that the native firewall of Windows 7 is now on.

    Download and Save the update system (or CheckSUR) tool. You will need to download the specific Version of CheckSUR corresponding to the architecture of the system to Windows 7. If you do not know the architecture of the system, and then click the link that says "Click here to show or hide the instructions step by step with images" under method 2: download the update directly system preparation tool from Microsoft Download Center .
    Description of the preparation tool system update for Windows Vista for Windows Server 2008, for Windows 7 and for Windows Server 2008 R2

    Once the download is complete, close all open programs and browsers. Now, run CheckSUR with the system connected to the internet because it will download the .cab for system files. Reboot once CheckSUR is complete.

    Secondly, I suggest that you run the File Checker system while in the same clean boot state.
    To run the System File Checker tool, follow these steps:

    1. Click Start and type cmd in the field search programs and files .
    2. Right click on cmd.exe in the programs of list, and then choose 'run as administrator '.
      If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type your password or click on continue.
    3. At the command prompt, enter the following line exactly as written including the space between thec and the/and then press ENTER:
      sfc/scannow

    When the analysis is complete, test to see if the problems facing the system have been resolved.

    If they are not, you will need to contact Norton support for the version of Norton Internet Security Comcast to get help, or just uninstall NIS, run the Norton removal tool (right click Norton_Removal_Tool.exe, choose "Run as Administrator"), reboot and then check to see if the problems are still occurring.

    Expert MowGreen Windows IT Pro - consumer safety

  • How can I import and export MBOX files in Thunderbird?

    Hi all, how can I import and export MBOX files in Thunderbird?

    I tried to install the add-on "ImportExportTools" but it seems that it is no longer recognized by Thunderbird, not the most recent generation.

    That this is the case, is no longer seems to be any official method of handling the files MBOX via Thunderbird, which is odd, given that Thunderbird itself announces that it is method of storage of email records is also MBOX files. It seems obvious that Thunderbird should natively support a file format import and export it is used internally

    If you know of a solution that does not rely on the conversion of traditionally third party utilities little reliable, please let me know.

    Thank you, KB_IT

    Hi there and thank you. I got it on 45.2.0.

    "" I haven't managed to make it work, but only by the search for available modules and following a request from 'import export tools' the "see all results" that work only then produced a success for the plugin in question and showed a button to install it.

    Installers hosted on the site of the third party do not work, nor their instructions to use the option "install file". work, which led to the creation of this ticket.

    Since then, I was able to do properly installed where it works very well.

    I hope that they are a regular feature. I intend to announce this as a best practice to my organization, in collaboration with Google fish, during the handling of the mbox files in Windows operating system.

    Thanks again, Kevin

  • How can I find (and remove) the source of this irritation

    With irritating regularity, a dialog box appears on my screen that says "sh: / usr/bin/lockfile: no such file or directory (127) '."  How can I find and eliminate the source of this thing?

    Please update "SuperDuper" to the current version, or delete it if you don't need.

  • I was told that I have a keylogger. How can I find and remove?

    My WOW account has been hacked. I was told that I have a keylogger. Ive has run antivirus and ad-aware and spybot scans. I have reset my account password and it happened again five hours later. How can I find the keylogger?

    Hello

    If you need search malware here's my recommendations - they will allow you to
    scrutiny and the withdrawal without ending up with a load of spyware programs running
    resident who can cause as many questions as the malware and may be harder to detect as
    the cause.

    No one program cannot be used to detect and remove any malware. Added that often easy
    to detect malicious software often comes with a much harder to detect and remove the payload. Then
    its best to be thorough than paying the high price later now too. Check with them to one
    extreme overkill point and then run the cleaning only when you are sure that the system is clean.

    It can be made repeatedly in Mode safe - F8 tap that you start, however, you must also run
    the regular windows when you can.

    TDSSKiller.exe. - Download the desktop - so go ahead and right-click on it - RUN AS ADMIN
    It will display all the infections in the report after you run - if it will not run changed the name of
    TDSSKiller.exe to tdsskiller.com. If she finds something or not does not mean that you should not
    check with the other methods below.
    http://support.Kaspersky.com/viruses/solutions?QID=208280684

    Download malwarebytes and scan with it, run MRT and add Prevx to be sure that he is gone.
    (If Rootkits run UnHackMe)

    Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN

    Malwarebytes - free
    http://www.Malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free

    SuperAntiSpyware Portable Scanner - free
    http://www.SUPERAntiSpyware.com/portablescanner.HTML?tag=SAS_HOMEPAGE

    Run the malware removal tool from Microsoft

    Start - type in the search box-> find MRT top - right on - click RUN AS ADMIN.

    You should get this tool and its updates via Windows updates - if necessary, you can
    Download it here.

    Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN
    (Then run MRT as shown above.)

    Microsoft Malicious - 32-bit removal tool
    http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=AD724AE0-E72D-4F54-9AB3-75B8EB148356&displaylang=en

    Microsoft Malicious removal tool - 64 bit
    http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=585D2BDE-367F-495e-94E7-6349F4EFFC74&displaylang=en

    also install Prevx to be sure that it is all gone.

    Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN

    Prevx - Home - free - small, fast, exceptional CLOUD protection, working with others
    security programs. It is a single scanner, VERY EFFICIENT, if it finds something to come back
    here or use Google to see how to remove.
    http://www.prevx.com/   <-->
    http://info.prevx.com/downloadcsi.asp  <-->

    Choice of PCmag editor - Prevx-
    http://www.PCMag.com/Article2/0, 2817,2346862,00.asp

    Try the demo version of Hitman Pro:

    Hitman Pro is a second scanner reviews, designed to save your computer from malicious software
    (viruses, Trojans, rootkits, etc.). who infected your computer despite safe
    what you have done (such as antivirus, firewall, etc.).
    http://www.SurfRight.nl/en/hitmanpro

    --------------------------------------------------------

    If necessary here are some free online scanners to help the

    http://www.eset.com/onlinescan/

    -----------------------------------

    Original version is now replaced by the Microsoft Safety Scanner
    http://OneCare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm

    Microsoft safety scanner
    http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

    ----------------------------------

    http://www.Kaspersky.com/virusscanner

    Other tests free online
    http://www.Google.com/search?hl=en&source=HP&q=antivirus+free+online+scan&AQ=f&OQ=&AQI=G1

    --------------------------------------------------------

    After the removal of malicious programs:

    Also follow these steps for the General corruption of cleaning and repair/replace damaged/missing
    system files.

    Run DiskCleanup - start - all programs - Accessories - System Tools - Disk Cleanup

    RUN - type in the box-

    sfc/scannow

    Then run checkdisk (chkdsk).

    RUN - type in the box-

    Chkdsk /f /r

    -----------------------------------------------------------------------

    If we find Rootkits use this thread and other suggestions. (Run UnHackMe)

    http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/InternetExplorer/thread/a8f665f0-C793-441A-a5b9-54b7e1e7a5a4/

    ================================

    For extreme cases:

    Norton Power Eraser - eliminates deeply embedded and difficult to remove crimeware
    This traditional antivirus analysis does not always detect. Because the Norton Power Eraser
    uses aggressive methods to detect these threats, there is a risk that it can select some
    legitimate programs for removal. You should use this tool very carefully and only after
    you have exhausted other options.
    http://us.Norton.com/support/DIY/index.jsp

    ================================

    If you are in North America, you can call 866-727-2338 for virus and spyware help
    infections. See http://www.microsoft.com/protect/support/default.mspx for more details. For
    international information, see your subsidiary local Support site.

    I hope this helps.

    Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP<- profile="" -="" windows="" expert="" -="" consumer="" :="" bicycle="" -="" mark="" twain="" said="" it="">

  • How can I find and remove a specific text in a PDF document?

    Hello. Sorry for my English (I'm from the Russia))

    There is the problem - how to find specific text in a document (in my case, it - all the numbers (0-9)) and remove, using javascript?

    And I would like to know also - is a function of search with regular expressions?

    And more importantly - how to remove the text based?

    is this possible?

    document is so great, that if I manually delete the numbers - I'll do it for a month!))

    Thank you!!!

    You can use a regular expression with the "words" individual who is returned by JavaScript.

    Suggestion of Leonard, in Acrobat 10 select: Tools > Protection > Search & delete text (sorry, I don't know what it would be in Russian)

  • How can I locate and manage my files?  I downloaded a file manager application, but I can not understand how to get my pad, s files appears.

    I have an OS9-iPad 9.3.1-, mem 64g

    I'm used to be able to locate my files, that are currently using the command or modify.

    However, I can't do in the iPad.

    I downloaded a few applications Manager file, thinking that one of them would be

    help me to locate and manage my files, but none of them can locate files on my iPad.

    I have files PDF and Kindle, for example - but I can not only locate raise them in some readers.

    However... Can I use a file manager application to show me my files and allows me to use or modify them?

    I have to do everything on your laptop, then download in my pad?

    .. can where I get an application to the list of my files for me?

    Apple has blocked 'file manager apps' access directly at the beginning of iOS with iOS 8.3 file system.

    The only way that some files are accessible through these types of applications is if the files are marked for sharing files (accessible via iTunes on Mac/PC) by the developer of the app. Actually, you don't need a ' file manager app "since the sharing of files in iTunes already allows to access files directly via iTunes in the first place.

  • How can I select and remove the net football behind the goalie with Photoshop CS5?

    Hello

    Could you please help me with the next case. I have a picture of a football match and I want to choose and remove the net behind the football (soccer) goalkeeper. Do you know what is the procedure for the selection and removal of net, in "clear" of the lens showing only the goalkeeper under objective?

    Thank you in advance,

    Petar

    Product: Photoshop CS5

    Hello Petar,

    You're in luck. Photoshop CS5 is the first version to come with Content Aware Fill. You can use this to clear transparent objects, such as your net. Try to take a look at this video, that should help you to do exactly that:

  • How can I locate and remove malware from my Windows XP laptop?

    Last week, my Windows XP laptop (at work) became infected with one or several programs of virus and malware (including a program of Netsky).

    I ran my McAfee virus scan and removed the virus that we found.  When the Netsky pop-ups started to happen, I ran Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware (mbam - setup.exe) by following the instructions in our IT Department.  When the Netsky guest continued, I have downloaded and run W32.Netsky FixTool of Symantec 1.13.0 who stopped the guests.

    This morning, I met 'Update KB977165' failure in the startup problem.  From what I read this problem seems to be limited to "infected" computers  I just finished rerunning McAfee and Symantec Malwarebytes with no infections found.

    My COMPUTER service feels that the mbam - setup.exe should have solved the problem.  Whenever I look at using malicious software removal on the internet, I get more ads for questionable software applications than anything.

    Is there a detection and removal of malware simple tool that doesn't cost a fortune (as FREE)?

    This morning, I met 'Update KB977165' failure in the startup problem.  From what I read this problem seems to be limited to "infected" computers

    EDIT: A week later and it seems in fact that 99.9% of Windows XP users who encountered a BSOD after installing KB977165 see the effects of a W32/Alureon rootkit infection.

    The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC): update - restart issues after installing MS10-015 and the Alureon Rootkit
    http://blogs.technet.com/msrc/archive/2010/02/17/update-restart-issues-after-installing-MS10-015-and-the-Alureon-rootkit.aspx

    MMPC Blog: Reboot on a machine Alureon infected problems after applying MS10-015
    http://blogs.technet.com/MMPC/archive/2010/02/17/restart-issues-on-an-Alureon-infected-machine-after-MS10-015-is-applied.aspx

    ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

  • How can you permanently delete (remove) fromSkydrive files?

    How one removes (remove) a skydrive file as soon as possible (before the said "will be deleted in the day month year"? )

    Hi gypsychild,

    Try these steps and see if it helps.

    1. go to Skydrive.

    2. open a file in the folder.

    3. in this window, click on "file."

    4. Select 'Properties' from the menu drop down.

    5. an icon of this file opens.

    6. click on the "More" tab at the top.

    7. in the drop-down list, select 'delete '.

  • How can I find and remove the 'eco antivirus' virus from my laptop?

    I recently contracted computer disguised as «eco antivirus» virus  I can't find the files on my computer to remove them.  I also tried to do a system restore in the hope of eliminating the virus.  What can I do?

    Eco Antivirus is a rogue security program. Here is the removal instructions:

    http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-eco-antivirus-2010

    If you can't do the work yourself (and there is no shame in admitting this isn't your cup of tea), take the machine to a professional computer repair shop (not your local equivalent of BigComputerStore/GeekSquad). Please be aware that not all shops are skilled at removing malware, and even if they are, your computer may be so infested that Windows will have to be properly installed. If possible, have all your data backed up before taking the machine into a shop.
    MS - MVP - Elephant Boy computers - don't panic!

  • How can I find and remove unnecessary programs

    I have 72 gb of space & only 1 free

    Uninstall programs, you don't need or use. Control Panel / programs and features

    Use something like ccleaner it will remove the temporary files. If you get this, click to uncheck the options you want

  • How can I copy and paste a file to any application on my e-mail address

    I'm trying to put a CV to an e-mail from a potential employment so I applied.  I can't get the process to work. Help

    If it is in a folder, you will need the ZIP folder first and then attach it.

    How did you create the resume? The best way would be to save it as a file PDF and then attach that.

  • How can I load and process a file of HTML5 with Javascript in the same way as an XML file?

    I keep a journal in local files of the weeklies that I'm converting to HTML5 of XHTML. I want to extract all 'items' on specific themes of these files and display them in different orders. It is possible to load an XHTML file using the loadXMLDoc function described in http://www.w3schools.com/dom/dom_loadxmldoc.asp , but the same function detects a parse error when it reads a file of HTML5. (For example, the parser expects that the tag of the element one empty end with / >). How to persuade 16.0.1 Firefox to use a proper parser?

    A good place to ask for advice on web development is to the 'Web Standards Development/evangelism' MozillaZine forum.

    Aid to this forum are better informed on issues related to web development.

    You must register on MozillaZine forum site to post in this forum.

Maybe you are looking for

  • Audible alarm (beep) when starting a satellite A60 742

    Hey! When I try to start the laptop, a sound comes from the speakers and it stops after a few seconds.I don't know what the problem... Please, need help! Thank you very much!!

  • Under certain conditions add value in table

    Hi all I have two tables 2D of the string data in my VI (taken from the .mdb using ADO & SQL file). The "Window list" table on the left, that's what I want to add values to. The 'List of glass' table on the right contains the values that I want to ad

  • Auto update is on but essential security won't allow updates. Error 0 x 80070424

    Pulling updates also will not illuminate at the Security Center Menu

  • Venue 11 Throttling pro i5-4300y

    Hey people of Dell, it seems the 60 ° C limitation is a bit too aggressive. Is there any plan to increase this to 70 c or better? I'm strangled simple tasks sometimes make... an update of BIOS to increase that would seem in order. Oh, BTW, my 8/256 4

  • Bad upgrade.

    Upgrade Advisor was right when he said 32 bit on my Windows 7 update to Vista, but for some reason that I found myself with 64 bit. What can I do other that back up all my files and make a fresh reboot. Not sure I'll do it right? Can anyone help? Tha