<div>
<div class="content wysiwyg-content">
Over the years I have made multiple backups of the same things across computers such that my backup files are across computers and external hard drives and in a complete mess.<br />
<br />
I need a way of easily identifying duplicate files and then being able to create a clean new folder. &nbsp;Is there a software that someone can recommend (preferably free) that will do the job?<br />
<br />
Of course I can do a google search myself, so I am looking for recommended software by users and an explanation as to why they feel it is the best one (to avoid a simple copy and paste from google).<br />
<br />
Thanks.
</div>
</div>


Over the years I have made multiple backups of the same things across computers such that my backup files are across computers and external hard drives and in a complete mess.

I need a way of easily identifying duplicate files and then being able to create a clean new folder.  Is there a software that someone can recommend (preferably free) that will do the job?

Of course I can do a google search myself, so I am looking for recommended software by users and an explanation as to why they feel it is the best one (to avoid a simple copy and paste from google).

Thanks.

Sync or duplication file finder tool required

The term "Backup" means the methods and processes involved to copy computer data (system data as well as application data) to media other than the ones where the data originally live (disk, tape, optical, cloud). "Restore" in turn means the methods and processes involved in data recovery, i. e., bringing back copied computer data to their original location. Backup/Restore primarily serves as a means of protection against data loss, be it due to disaster, corruption or sabotage. It can also be used for recovering data from an earlier point in time and even for cloning machines or applications. There is a wide variety of backup/restore software available, from expensive commercial products to free or open source tools.

Storage Software

Microsoft Windows XP is the sixth release of the NT series of operating systems, and was the first to be marketed in a variety of editions: XP Home and XP Professional, designed for business and power users. The advanced features in XP Professional are generally disabled in Home Edition, but are there and can be activated. There were two 64-bit editions, an embedded edition and a tablet edition.

Windows XP

Mac OS X is the desktop operating system from Apple Inc., found on Macintosh computers. OS X consists of a Mach/BSD-based kernel, operating system interfaces primarily based on FreeBSD and additional frameworks (written in C, C++ and Objective-C providing user interface and application-level services.