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So far, so good...
Pros: Once it scans for dupes, you can right click on the file(s) and it will remove all of the dupes except for the first and last (the default setting), thereby allowing you to keep the original and the lastest update. What I've done,so far, is to delete about a third of the files to the recycle bin (also a default setting) and then restart the computer and go through several of my programs to ensure that everything is working right before deleting them permanently and then going on to the next several groups. As you delete the dupes, you can scroll down and see that many of the other groups are "crossed off", a very nice way of keeping track of what's been gotten rid of. I've also noticed something else: Any time you do a system restore, or re-install a game, all of the files remain. I started out using Easy Cleaner which I felt comfortable in using to eliminate over 2200 of the 5600 dupes (all of them game files) and once all is said and done, I'll re-install those (TWO) games. Any other file that I attempted to delete were vague and with the program's warning about making sure you don't delete the wrong file(s), I knew it was a disaster just waiting to happen and even if I KNEW what I was doing, probably would've taken weeks (if not months) to finish, so I downloaded Easy Duplicate Finder as a "backup" and now it's the only one that I feel completely okay with. It found over 2000 MORE dupes than Easy Cleaner (even after removing all of my game files) and so far, hasn't removed anything that's affected my machine. This one's a keeper.
Cons: The program asks for contributions to support the new technologies and, even though I'm on a strict budget, I feel compelled to send him SOMETHING. I guess that's about the worst thing I can say about EDF, but for a program this good, the guy does deserve our support.
Posted: 16-Mar-2008 07:22:13 AM
