I’m trying to clean up my computer and noticed there may be duplicate system files taking up space. I want to know how to find duplicate system files safely without risking damage to important programs or the operating system itself. Are there any trusted tools or manual methods that are recommended for this? I’d love to hear your experiences or tips on what to avoid. Safety is my top priority. I don’t want to delete anything critical by mistake.
top of page
Forum: Forum
bottom of page
When it comes to finding duplicate system files safely, caution is definitely key! Many duplicate file finders aren’t designed to handle system files specifically and can accidentally flag critical OS files that shouldn’t be deleted.
I recommend using specialized software like DuplicateFilesDeleter, which offers options to exclude protected system folders and files during scans. This helps avoid accidental deletion of essential system components. Also, running scans with admin rights but carefully reviewing the results before deleting anything is important.