Step 1: Download and install the DRS Softech Duplicate File Finder and Remover Tool.
Step 2: Now, choose Duplicate Files or Documents for removing and detecting duplicate files and documents.
Step 3: Then, choose a scanning mode based on your requirement:
- All Files: Scans every file in the selected folders.
- Custom File Scan: Scans only specific file categories like Documents, Music, Videos, Images, or Archives.
Step 4: Add folders for scanning by using the Drag & Drop feature or by clicking the Click Here button to browse and select folders manually.
Step 5: After that, customize your scan using the available options:
- File Protection: Exclude desktop, hidden, and system files from scanning.
- Date Filters: Scan files based on creation or modification dates.
- Size Filters: Include or exclude files smaller or larger than a chosen size.
Step 6: Select Scan Whole Computer to run a complete system-wide scan and find duplicates across your entire PC.
Step 7: Enable Extension-Based Scan to locate duplicate files based on their file extensions. You can also remove unwanted extensions from the scan list.
Step 8: Once you have applied all filters and preferences, click Start Scan to begin the scanning process.
Step 9: The software will display a summary of detected duplicates with two options:
- Auto Remove: Automatically deletes duplicates with actions like Delete Permanently, Move to Bin, or Move to Folder.
- View Detailed Results: Displays a detailed list of all duplicate files for manual review.
Step 10: Click View Detailed Results to see categorized duplicate files for a clearer view and easier selection.
Step 11: Use the Select Duplicate option to manage which files to keep or remove:
- Retain Oldest Files: Keeps the earliest version and marks newer versions for deletion.
- Retain Newest Files: Keeps the latest version and marks older versions for deletion.
- Clear All Selections: Deselects all files, allowing you to manually select duplicates.
Step 12: Choose an action to handle selected duplicates:
- Delete Permanently: Remove files completely with no recovery option.
- Move to Bin: Send duplicates to the system recycle bin or trash.
- Move to Folder: Move duplicates to a chosen folder for review or backup.
Step 13: Lastly, use the Export Result option to save the scan report in CSV format for future reference or record-keeping.
Step 1: Install and open the DRS Softech Duplicate File Finder & Remover on your system.
Step 2: Now, choose the Photos option to delete duplicate or similar photos.
Step 3: You can either drag and drop the duplicate folder or click on Click Here to browse and select a specific folder from your system.
Step 4: The list of selected folders will now appear. Choose the folder you want to scan for similar photos.
Step 5: Alternatively, select whether you want to Scan Specific Folders or Scan the Whole Computer as per your requirement.
Step 6: Click on the Scan option and define the Minimum Photo Size (in MB or KB). Then, set the Similarity Threshold using the available drop-down options.
Step 7: Once you’ve configured the scan settings, click Start Scan to begin the scanning process.
Step 8: The software displays the real-time scanning progress, including the number of files scanned and the time elapsed.
Step 9: After scanning, specify the similarity percentage to view all duplicate photo groups along with their file sizes.
Step 10: Manage Duplicate Selection
Use the following options to manage your duplicate selection:
- Refresh: Reloads the entire page.
- Unmark All: Deselects all selected items.
- Auto Mark: Automatically marks duplicate files for quick action.
Step 11: Choose an Action
Click the Move Selected button and select what you’d like to do with the duplicates:
- Move to the Recycle Bin
- Move to Folder
- Permanently Delete
Step 12: Lastly, choose the desired option from the drop-down menu and click OK to apply your action.