cleaning duplicate files in xp

[Patrick]

Is there a way to clean up duplicate files in windows xp? I have many files that I've copied from one place to another and are now taking space on my hard drive and I'm running outta space

[eliphas0]

Well you can manually browse through the Documents & Settings folders looking for each one. This is actually a good idea "IF" you know what you are doing, you will find alot of orphaned files left over from previously uninstalled files.

2 Programs one is free one has a free trial. CCleaner

CCleaner - Download

this will take care of the majority of junk files.

and System Mechanic

|MG| System Mechanic 9.0.4.1 Download

I've used alot of the AIO Tool Sets over the years and IOLO's System Mechanic is the best IMHO, it has a tool Specifically for finding Duplicate files, just let it run (it will take a while).

Also you may want to deleted your old and unneed Systerm Restor Points, they can add up.

[Patrick]

ok I'll check those out, thanks

[eliphas0]

Not a problem, Let me know if you have more questions.

[AllanIsKing]

Hi Patrick

I use Directory Report http://www.file-utilities.com to find duplicates of any type. You can search your entire C drive or a single folder. To be safe I would exclude the "\windows" and "\program files" folders