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Duplicate Files Tab

The Duplicate Files tab is the main area you will be working with the duplicate files. The list contains ALL copies of a file found - so you should ensure you leave at least one file in each group if you want to retain a copy.
 
Once you have performed a scan you can now select files to delete, move or hard link.  If in doubt, leave a file alone. To mark a file, in the 'Duplicate Files' tab click on the checkbox. You can also double click on a file to open it in it's native application for further investigation. A right-click pop-up menu is available from the list, with many more options.
 
If you want faster, smarter making of files, check out the Selection assistant.
 
 
Duplicate Files Tab
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Duplicate Files list

1. Duplicate Files list
 
The list of all the duplicate files found.  They are arranged in numbered 'Groups' (See group column).  Each file in a group can be considered duplicates according to the criteria you set at the beginning of the scan. Marking (ticking/checking) a file specifies that you intend to remove (delete) that file later on.
 
The groups contain ALL copies of files found. You should leave at least one copy in each group when removing files.
 
The alternating background color is to help distinguish between groups. Rows can be sorted by clicking on the header. The list will always be sorted by Group number first, when Sort by group no first is checked,
 
Large files sizes are highlighted in the File Size column.  File sizes greater than 100MB are highlighted in Orange (Tomato). File sizes greater then 1GB are highlighted in red.
 
There are lots of tools within Duplicate Cleaner to help you mark the files. You can right-click on a file and use the context menu for more actions. You can use the selection assistant as well.
 
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Marked files information

2. Marked files information
This is the number of files currently marked (ticked) for removal in the Duplicate files list.  The total file size is also displayed.
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Selection Assistant sidebar

3. Selection Assistant sidebar
This is the Selection Assistant sidebar - it gives you access to many powerful operations to help you mark your files for removal.
 
If it is hidden then click on the icon to the left of the window to show it:
 
Click on the left arrow button to hide it again.
 
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File removal button

4. File removal button
This button will bring up the File removal window - use this when you have marked the files and are ready to delete, move, etc.
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Image preview button

5. Image preview button
Show the Image preview window. This allows you to browse thumbnails of the images by group.
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Filter Controls

6. Filter Controls
This section displays and controls the current filtering on the duplicate files list.
 
Filters available include:
  • All - Show all duplicate files.
  • Marked - Show just marked files.
  • Not Marked - Show files not currently marked.
  • Group has Mark - Show groups which have at least one marked file
  • Group has no Marks - Show groups with no marked files.
  • Group has all Marked - Show groups with all files marked.
 
Other filters can be put in place from the Duplicate Files Popup Menu including path, file type and group filtering, and are displayed here. Clicking on the 'Clear other filters' button will remove these filters.
 
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Quick Column arrangement buttons

7. Quick Column arrangement buttons
 
Quickly changes the shown columns in the list for easy browsing depending on the situation. The four column modes are:
 
  • All Columns
  • Groups (File name, Path, Group No, Hardlinks)
  • Audio (File name and Audio tag columns)
  • Image (File name, Path, Image width & height)
 
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List view modes

8. List view modes
 
There are three display modes for the duplicate files list:
 
Details
Display duplicate file details in a grid, with alternating background colours for the groups.
 
Details (Grouped)
Display duplicate file details in a grid with dividing lines between groups.
 
Icons /  thumbnails
Display icons or image thumbnails with dividing lines between groups..
 
 
 
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Find in list button

9. Find in list button
This will bring up the Find window, allowing searching within the list. For instance, you may be looking for a particular file name.
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Sort by group first checkbox

10. Sort by group first checkbox
When this is checked the list is always sorted by the Group column first.  This allows you to sort by any secondary field within the group (e.g. Date created). Click on a column header to sort that column.