Using the Wizard

Duplicate Finder functions as a wizard, guiding you step-by-step through the program. The following is a basic overview of how to find duplicate files. There is extensive context sensitive help in the application to provide you with additional information.

To find duplicate files:

  1. In the Select Search Type dialog box, add files or folders to search.

  2. Define your search type by doing one of the following:

  3. Click Next.

  4. If you selected Find duplicates between these files and another list in Step #2, the Second File List dialog box appears; add files or folders to create the second list and click Next.

  5. In the Search Parameters dialog box, select the desired options.

  6. Click Next. If no duplicates are found, you are prompted. If duplicates are found, the Search Results dialog box opens; see Deleting and Renaming Files for more information.

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