using spotlight to find duplicate files
What is the best method to use spotlight or finder to find and delete duplicate files?
iMac, OS X Mavericks (10.9)
What is the best method to use spotlight or finder to find and delete duplicate files?
iMac, OS X Mavericks (10.9)
One method:
Enter the file type you are looking for in the search box:
Select the option you require:
then, click on ANY, and select Everything:
The search result has found duplicate files, and duplicate file names:
It would be good idea to quicklook the files you select (Press Spacebar), and check the Info on them (Keyboard: Command - I), before you decide to delete them, as they might be backups, or files copied to different hard drives : if any are connected to your computer when performing the search.
using spotlight to find duplicate files