Cool Tools: Duplicate File Searcher
Duplicate files are simply a waste of space but are often left unchecked due to the amount of effort needed to find these files. Plus, it makes your hard drive ridiculously disorganized.
Duplicate File Checker aims to simplify and automate the searching process. It offers several file comparison methods: by file name, file date, or file content. Files are deemed similar if they meet all the checked criteria. File content is checked using the MD5 or SHA hashing algorithms, or both.
No installation is necessary as the software uses Java Runtime Environment. Of course, you still need to download it.
However, note that the program lacks a progress bar to show the process of adding the specified folders and loading a large number of folders simultaneously might make you think that the software froze.
When I tested the program, cross checking 100 files just took a few seconds to finish and returned accurate results. Once done checking, the results can then be saved as an HTML file. You can also use the database option to cross check from multiple computers. The Duplicate File Checker is an intuitive software that does what it’s meant to do without too many bells and whistles.
The Duplicate File Searcher is compatible with Windows, Linux, Solaris and MacOS platforms.
Image credit: Screencapture by Celine Roque from Blue Rabbit Media
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The AppGap » » Giving Your Digital Workspace a Tune Up: News, views, and reviews of Work 2.0 tools, apps and practices
Jul 28, 2008 at 4:38 pm
[…] Do the same thing with your files. Archive unnecessary files onto an external hard drive or an online backup service. As for removing duplicate files, you can do it manually or via an app like Duplicate File Checker. […]
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