Find Duplicate Files on Windows

Nowadays, even high-capacity hard drives are sometimes not sufficient for storing large numbers of high-definition media files and modern games, which is why it is a good idea to find and remove unnecessary items before deleting important files.
Find Duplicate Files on Windows is a lightweight application that can come to your aid, as it enables you to find files that are stored in more than one location on your hard drive and remove them easily.

Straightforward duplicate cleaner

In order to scan for duplicate files, you first need to specify which folders should be searched and whether or not subdirectories should be taken into consideration. Additionally, you have the option of searching for hidden files.
If you wish to narrow down the results, you can define a filename mask, set up a file size filter and include or exclude items based on terms that may or not be included in their names. However, no presets are available for those who only wish to find, for example, videos, photos or songs.

Easy-to-use program that is not suitable for deleting large numbers of duplicates

Once a scan has been completed, the application displays the results within a new window, and you can export this list to a CSV or TXT document.
However, you need to select the files that should be removed manually, as the utility does not mark them for deletion automatically. It is also worth mentioning that you cannot preview photos, videos or documents within the application.
The process of deleting duplicates is fairly straightforward but quite time-consuming. Also, you do not have the option of sending items to the Recycle Bin.

Simple cleaning utility that could be improved in certain respects

On the whole, Find Duplicate Files on Windows is a reliable program that does its job, but it is perhaps not the most efficient application of its type. It lacks a few important features, making it difficult to manage large numbers of duplicates, and it does not come with any documentation.