Windows Help & Advice - UK (2019-12)

Remove duplicates with AntiTwin

Windows 10

Free up some space

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duplicates (see main text). After making your selections, use the

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Review results
If you chose two paths, read the warning, but click OK as
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grouped together. Images can be compared by selecting one to
reveal a pop-up window.

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Pick your comparison method
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done, click the Search button

4

Wait for scan

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and (if selected) close matches.

1

Select hard drive
Open AntiTwin. Click ‘Select folder’ next to ‘Basic folder’
to select the root of your drive if you’re looking to clear up space
on one drive only. Tick ‘2nd folder’ to select another folder path
or drive if you’re looking to clear space across two hard drives by
weeding out duplicates.

2

Focus search

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you’re looking for visually similar images.