Duplicate File Detective 5.1

Duplicate File Detective is an application designed for detecting and deleting duplicate files. Duplicate or copied files are a common issue on most computers; they occupy valuable space on your PC's hard drive and are often hard to detect. This application offers a comprehensive solution to find and get rid of all the types of clones or copied files that reside in your computer, whether they are images, music files, videos, documents, etc.

Duplicate File Detective has nice, organized interface, except for the toolbar that is slightly crowded. The windows are neatly arranged, one under another, on three sections. You can easily select the folders where the scan will take place, including network directories and removable storage devices. It is also possible to define the search criteria in detail, setting the names, file types, file sizes, etc., to be included or excluded in the search.

To start the duplicate scan, you can use the Wizard that will guide you through every step of the process, letting you choose among different scan methods. Once duplicates are detected, the application will show a list with all the items found and detailed info about each one, including media preview for easy file comparison. SmartMark is a feature that simplifies the file selection process, particularly if the items found are numerous. Duplicates can be deleted, moved to other locations, or even sent to .zip files. more