duplicate finder

does anyone know how to use the duplicate finder and what files to delete??

This seems to be being asked a lot recently. (Not sure why?).

Take a look at the CCleaner documentation here: https://www.ccleaner.com/docs/ccleaner/using-ccleaner/finding-duplicate-files

Also this recent thead ask much the same:

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I'm not as savvy as some, I'm sure, when it comes to the duplicate files. Mine all seem to be driver files in two locations and I have no clue which I should delete or if I should delete neither or none as some have 5 or 6 duplicates. Is there a trick I've never been taught? Thanks.

Best 'trick' -

If they are your files- Documents, photos, etc. - Then you know which to keep and which are duplicates that you don't want.

If they are System Files, drivers, etc. - Leave them alone, removing them could stop your computer working properly or stop it working altogether.

With System Files, drivers,etc. -

Sometimes the same file is <em>needed</em> in more than one location.


Some of the 'files' may be shortcuts rather than duplicates. (because it's <em>needed</em> in more than one location).


Some files that look identical, same name/date/size, may in fact have totally different contents.

If in any doubt at all, or if you don't know exactly what they are, then leave them alone.