Find Duplicates of photos?

K

Karl

I have downloaded a number of programs, but they are either much too slow, or more complcated than I want.

I like the program to search the whole drive(s) (I have more than 1) and then show me all the dups found. Not 1 at a time.
Ist there a free program available to find dups?
 
K

Karl

I have downloaded a number of programs, but they are either much too slow, or more complcated than I want.

I like the program to search the whole drive(s) (I have more than 1) and then show me all the dups found. Not 1 at a time.
Ist there a free program available to find dups?
 
Y

Yves Alarie

I don't know of free software to do this.
You can find dups using XP to search all your photos and then by playing with the different view settings you can recognized the dups. Dups will have the exact same file size, so listing by size is a possibility. The other is listing by date photo taken. Depending upon the number of photo files you have this can be easy or tedious.
Here is how to do it.

Click on Start, click on Search.
Click on Picture Music or Video
Click on Pictures and Photos
In the textbox "All or ..." type exactly this:
*.jpg
and click Search
This will return all the photo files (.jpg) on your hard drive
Then look at the menu on the left and click on Sort results by category and click on Size
Look at the menu on the left again and click on View results differently and click on Details.
Enlarge this listing window full screen so you can see everything.
You will see the columns headers: Name, Folders, Size. Right click on one of the column header name and a list will open. Click on More
A window will open, scroll down and check the box "date picture taken" and this will be added as a new column.

You now have the listing, click on Size to list by size instead of by Name. The list will start with the smallest file, these are unlikely to be your photos. Click on size again to list from largest to smallest. You can then inspect for dups as you go down the list and check the name of the files of two exact same file size and just delete the one you don't want.

If you click on the column "date picture taken" the first files listed will be files with no such data. Click on "date picture taken" again and you will now see the files in descending order.
This is effective only if you change the XP default from listing date in DD/MM/YYYY format to YYYY/MM/DD format so the listing is displayed in an easier way to recognize the dups. Obviously this only works if you have a digital camera saving such data, most cameras do and XP will read the info imbedded in the file.
Ist there a free program available to find dups?
 
D

David Candy

ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/services/technet/samples/ps/win98/reskit/FILE/
windiff.exe
 
K

Karl

I opened the URL given above and then windeff.exe, but it does not execute a Duplicates program.


ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/services/technet/samples/ps/win98/reskit/FILE/
windiff.exe
 
F

flo

Thanks because I thought I was going bonkers here trying as much as I know. I would like to find a free site that allows me to find my duplicate photo's.


Thanks for your time.
I opened the URL given above and then windeff.exe, but it does not execute a Duplicates program.


ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/services/technet/samples/ps/win98/reskit/FILE/
windiff.exe
 
P

Paul Ballou

F

flo

I have been trying over and over and can not get that program to open., David. I get an error message telling me that I am missing my GUtils.dll.

Yes it does.

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http://home.comcast.net/~wizardofwhimsy/index.html
I opened the URL given above and then windeff.exe, but it does not execute a Duplicates program.


ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/services/technet/samples/ps/win98/reskit/FILE/
windiff.exe
 
K

Karl

No it does not.When you try to open the file it says it cannot find a

GUtils.dll

That is sure. Others say it too. So what must be done?

Thanks for help.
Yes it does.

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http://home.comcast.net/~wizardofwhimsy/index.html
I opened the URL given above and then windeff.exe, but it does not execute a Duplicates program.


ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/services/technet/samples/ps/win98/reskit/FILE/
windiff.exe
 
D

David Candy

Download the file in the same directory. Make sure windiff.exe, gutils.dll, and optionally windiff.hlp (the help file) are in the same directory.

If you go here
ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/services/technet/samples/ps/win98/reskit/FILE/
you'll find dupfindr.exe are different duplicate finder

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http://home.comcast.net/~wizardofwhimsy/index.html
No it does not.When you try to open the file it says it cannot find a

GUtils.dll

That is sure. Others say it too. So what must be done?

Thanks for help.
Yes it does.

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http://home.comcast.net/~wizardofwhimsy/index.html
I opened the URL given above and then windeff.exe, but it does not execute a Duplicates program.


ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/services/technet/samples/ps/win98/reskit/FILE/
windiff.exe
 
D

David Candy

There isn't an excuse for stupidity from you. You photo people really can't cope without setup programs, can you?

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http://home.comcast.net/~wizardofwhimsy/index.html
The program fails to launch gives an error that a GUtils.dll file was not found.

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Paul Ballou
MVP Office
http://office.microsoft.com/clipart/default.aspx
http://office.microsoft.com/templates
http://office.microsoft.com/home

Control the things you can and Don't Worry about the things you can't control.

I opened the URL given above and then windeff.exe, but it does not execute a Duplicates program.


ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/services/technet/samples/ps/win98/reskit/FILE/
windiff.exe
 
F

flo

Thank you David for the compliment of me being stupid. If there are programs out there that will make it easier why not use them. I just got a camera and am unsure what to use and even do. At least I am trying to learn but comments like that are really a way to turn off someone asking for help,

I appreciate your opinion.
Thanks for your time.
There isn't an excuse for stupidity from you. You photo people really can't cope without setup programs, can you?

--
----------------------------------------------------------
http://home.comcast.net/~wizardofwhimsy/index.html
The program fails to launch gives an error that a GUtils.dll file was not found.

--
Paul Ballou
MVP Office
http://office.microsoft.com/clipart/default.aspx
http://office.microsoft.com/templates
http://office.microsoft.com/home

Control the things you can and Don't Worry about the things you can't control.

I opened the URL given above and then windeff.exe, but it does not execute a Duplicates program.


ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/services/technet/samples/ps/win98/reskit/FILE/
windiff.exe
 
D

David Candy

Paul's a computer expert, you're not.

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http://home.comcast.net/~wizardofwhimsy/index.html
Thank you David for the compliment of me being stupid. If there are programs out there that will make it easier why not use them. I just got a camera and am unsure what to use and even do. At least I am trying to learn but comments like that are really a way to turn off someone asking for help,

I appreciate your opinion.
Thanks for your time.
There isn't an excuse for stupidity from you. You photo people really can't cope without setup programs, can you?

--
----------------------------------------------------------
http://home.comcast.net/~wizardofwhimsy/index.html
The program fails to launch gives an error that a GUtils.dll file was not found.

--
Paul Ballou
MVP Office
http://office.microsoft.com/clipart/default.aspx
http://office.microsoft.com/templates
http://office.microsoft.com/home

Control the things you can and Don't Worry about the things you can't control.

I opened the URL given above and then windeff.exe, but it does not execute a Duplicates program.


ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/services/technet/samples/ps/win98/reskit/FILE/
windiff.exe
 
P

Paul Ballou

David,
If anyone is showing stupidty here it is clearly You and only you. Your comments are showing your total disrespect for others.

--
Paul Ballou
MVP Office
http://office.microsoft.com/clipart/default.aspx
http://office.microsoft.com/templates
http://office.microsoft.com/home

Control the things you can and Don't Worry about the things you can't control.

There isn't an excuse for stupidity from you. You photo people really can't cope without setup programs, can you?

--
----------------------------------------------------------
http://home.comcast.net/~wizardofwhimsy/index.html
The program fails to launch gives an error that a GUtils.dll file was not found.

--
Paul Ballou
MVP Office
http://office.microsoft.com/clipart/default.aspx
http://office.microsoft.com/templates
http://office.microsoft.com/home

Control the things you can and Don't Worry about the things you can't control.

I opened the URL given above and then windeff.exe, but it does not execute a Duplicates program.


ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/services/technet/samples/ps/win98/reskit/FILE/
windiff.exe
 
P

Paul Ballou

I was only trying to inform you of why the program wasn't working. Now That shows clearly your ignorance.

--
Paul Ballou
MVP Office
http://office.microsoft.com/clipart/default.aspx
http://office.microsoft.com/templates
http://office.microsoft.com/home

Control the things you can and Don't Worry about the things you can't control.

Paul's a computer expert, you're not.

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http://home.comcast.net/~wizardofwhimsy/index.html
Thank you David for the compliment of me being stupid. If there are programs out there that will make it easier why not use them. I just got a camera and am unsure what to use and even do. At least I am trying to learn but comments like that are really a way to turn off someone asking for help,

I appreciate your opinion.
Thanks for your time.
There isn't an excuse for stupidity from you. You photo people really can't cope without setup programs, can you?

--
----------------------------------------------------------
http://home.comcast.net/~wizardofwhimsy/index.html
The program fails to launch gives an error that a GUtils.dll file was not found.

--
Paul Ballou
MVP Office
http://office.microsoft.com/clipart/default.aspx
http://office.microsoft.com/templates
http://office.microsoft.com/home

Control the things you can and Don't Worry about the things you can't control.

I opened the URL given above and then windeff.exe, but it does not execute a Duplicates program.


ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/services/technet/samples/ps/win98/reskit/FILE/
windiff.exe
 
D

David Candy

Jesus F Christ, you are a stupid wanker. Perhaps you should post some questions and learn something. Then you may be able to answer easy computer questions.

The IQ of a moron.

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http://home.comcast.net/~wizardofwhimsy/index.html
David,
If anyone is showing stupidty here it is clearly You and only you. Your comments are showing your total disrespect for others.

--
Paul Ballou
MVP Office
http://office.microsoft.com/clipart/default.aspx
http://office.microsoft.com/templates
http://office.microsoft.com/home

Control the things you can and Don't Worry about the things you can't control.

There isn't an excuse for stupidity from you. You photo people really can't cope without setup programs, can you?

--
----------------------------------------------------------
http://home.comcast.net/~wizardofwhimsy/index.html
The program fails to launch gives an error that a GUtils.dll file was not found.

--
Paul Ballou
MVP Office
http://office.microsoft.com/clipart/default.aspx
http://office.microsoft.com/templates
http://office.microsoft.com/home

Control the things you can and Don't Worry about the things you can't control.

I opened the URL given above and then windeff.exe, but it does not execute a Duplicates program.


ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/services/technet/samples/ps/win98/reskit/FILE/
windiff.exe
 
D

David Candy

The program does work, but obviously not for the chronic stupid people.

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http://home.comcast.net/~wizardofwhimsy/index.html
I was only trying to inform you of why the program wasn't working. Now That shows clearly your ignorance.

--
Paul Ballou
MVP Office
http://office.microsoft.com/clipart/default.aspx
http://office.microsoft.com/templates
http://office.microsoft.com/home

Control the things you can and Don't Worry about the things you can't control.

Paul's a computer expert, you're not.

--
----------------------------------------------------------
http://home.comcast.net/~wizardofwhimsy/index.html
Thank you David for the compliment of me being stupid. If there are programs out there that will make it easier why not use them. I just got a camera and am unsure what to use and even do. At least I am trying to learn but comments like that are really a way to turn off someone asking for help,

I appreciate your opinion.
Thanks for your time.
There isn't an excuse for stupidity from you. You photo people really can't cope without setup programs, can you?

--
----------------------------------------------------------
http://home.comcast.net/~wizardofwhimsy/index.html
The program fails to launch gives an error that a GUtils.dll file was not found.

--
Paul Ballou
MVP Office
http://office.microsoft.com/clipart/default.aspx
http://office.microsoft.com/templates
http://office.microsoft.com/home

Control the things you can and Don't Worry about the things you can't control.

I opened the URL given above and then windeff.exe, but it does not execute a Duplicates program.


ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/services/technet/samples/ps/win98/reskit/FILE/
windiff.exe
 
F

flo

Thank you. I guess if the shoe fits.. wear it.
I was only trying to inform you of why the program wasn't working. Now That shows clearly your ignorance.

--
Paul Ballou
MVP Office
http://office.microsoft.com/clipart/default.aspx
http://office.microsoft.com/templates
http://office.microsoft.com/home

Control the things you can and Don't Worry about the things you can't control.

Paul's a computer expert, you're not.

--
----------------------------------------------------------
http://home.comcast.net/~wizardofwhimsy/index.html
Thank you David for the compliment of me being stupid. If there are programs out there that will make it easier why not use them. I just got a camera and am unsure what to use and even do. At least I am trying to learn but comments like that are really a way to turn off someone asking for help,

I appreciate your opinion.
Thanks for your time.
There isn't an excuse for stupidity from you. You photo people really can't cope without setup programs, can you?

--
----------------------------------------------------------
http://home.comcast.net/~wizardofwhimsy/index.html
The program fails to launch gives an error that a GUtils.dll file was not found.

--
Paul Ballou
MVP Office
http://office.microsoft.com/clipart/default.aspx
http://office.microsoft.com/templates
http://office.microsoft.com/home

Control the things you can and Don't Worry about the things you can't control.

I opened the URL given above and then windeff.exe, but it does not execute a Duplicates program.


ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/services/technet/samples/ps/win98/reskit/FILE/
windiff.exe
 

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