subject: Best Duplicate File Finder Software - What Is The Best Software To Find Duplicate Files? [print this page] Are you looking for a duplicate file finder to eliminate all the redundant files from your folders and disks? Actually using software is the easiest way to find and remove duplicate files. But if you search on the internet, you will get dozens of similar programs that can find duplicate files. What is the best for you?
Facing so many choices, you may be confused and do not know how to choose. Some people just download and install one on their computers without thoughts, not being aware of the latent risks of using a poor duplicate file finder which can mistakenly delete your valuable files.
In the remaining paragraphs, I will tell you the most important functions that good duplicate file finder software should have so that you can easily select one and keep away from the incompetents.
Quick and Accurate Scan
There is one feature that top duplicate finders have in common. They all use cutting-edge scanning algorithm (CRC32 or MD5) to compare file content and identify files. Duplicate finders that use these advanced scanning technologies will provide you fast search and guarantee you accurate search result.
Comparing to duplicate finders that don't use the algorithms, they take only seconds to complete scan of your whole disk. And the accuracy of scan is much higher that the competing programs. So you should choose the programs that are integrated with CRC32 and MD5 scanning algorithm.
Detailed Report
Apart from scanning algorithm, you should also take a close look at the scanning report that duplicate finders generate after scan. A detailed report can help you easily tell the originals and duplicates. So you should look at the programs and check if the scanning reports provide detailed information such as file name, file size, directories, created date, and so on.
Some programs even provide File Preview which enables you to view the file content without opening files. The one that I use also provides file preview. I can view a picture, play MP3 and videos, and the like. It helps me easily find out which files are needed and which files can be removed.
Easy File Management
Some duplicate finders can only help you remove duplicate files. But sometimes you want to move files to folders, rename, open containing folder, open files, and so on. You will want to select the one that give complete flexibility to resolve the files as you want.
The above listed 3 functions are what you should consider when you going to choose one to help you find and remove duplicate files on your computer and portable storage devices.
