
It also has some handy ignore buttons that make it very safe. I want to use it to clear out duplicate photos. It lets you find duplicates by same name, size, modified data and even content. I have used this before on my last computer and it worked fine. You know, I wouldn't mess with that duplicates feature at all. In the 'Ignore' option list, check to select the 'System files' and 'Hidden file' options - you generally don't want to delete either kind. If you are not quite sure about the duplicate results, preview these found files according to the path and then delete. Secondly, CCleaner does help find duplicates. I have tried selecting just one file but again its still there. Do not attempt to delete any files in System32. Firstly, CCleaner is a simple and clean app to help users clean up their computers. I know that the CCleaner Duplicate Finder tool can identify duplicate individual files but can it also locate the folders (i. What options do I get with the Duplicate Finder tool You should see the following options: Ignore files under X MB (default of 1) The Duplicate Finder will not show any files smaller than the threshold if this option is checked. Im not as savvy as some, Im sure, when it comes to the duplicate files.

The more junk files you have on your computer, the more crowded and slow it becomes. Pressing delete selected should get rid of the files you have ticked but it doesn't. To start the Duplicate Finder tool, open CCleaner, go to Tools, and select the Duplicate Finder. Duplicate files are like unnecessary junk that clutter your device space and negatively affect your computers performance. Selecting this will select all the files bar on in each block. If you left click on a file it gives the options including select all. I realise that you have to select the files you want to delete. You have to look at the results yourself, and decide for yourself if you want to keep something or not.

There is no way that any computer programme can know which ones you want to delete and which ones you want to keep. It will show all versions of a file, the original as well as any duplicates, so it won't let you just delete everything.ĭuplicate Finder can save you hours of searching, but it can't read your mind.

It will find duplicate files, and show you where those duplicates are saved.
