Seeking Software to Compare and Manage Files in Two Folders on Windows XP/7

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#1 14559234 25 Mar 2015 01:10

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14559234 25 Mar 2015 01:10

Hello colleagues
I am urgently looking for a program that would allow me to compare the contents of two folders and see the differences between them. Let us show him two directories with a large number of files and subdirectories, and this program is to show me what files are in the first and second folder, which files are in the first folder and not in the second folder, and vice versa - files that are in the second folder and not in the first folder. Good, although it is not necessary if it would also be possible to perform operations on these files (select them, copy them, cut from a given location, etc.). I wonder if Total Commander wouldn't have such an option, but I'm not sure. Would you recommend something free for non-commercial use and working well on Windows XP / 7? Because to be honest, if I had to search a folder in which I have several thousand files alone and catch that the second folder with similar content does not have this or that, I would probably go crazy or lose my eyesight
Thank you in advance for your help and best regards!
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#2 14559583 25 Mar 2015 09:45

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14559583 25 Mar 2015 09:45

Yes, TotalCommander has such an option. Once I was able to buy it with a whole package of utility programs in addition to a newspaper CD, I recommend it.
#3 14560682 25 Mar 2015 17:16

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14560682 25 Mar 2015 17:16

Thanks a lot mate. Can you tell me where I can find this feature in the free (unregistered) version of Total Commander? I found the "Compare By Contents" option in the File menu, but this is for files, not directories
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#4 14560888 25 Mar 2015 18:30

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14560888 25 Mar 2015 18:30

I'll tell you how it is in my version:
In the tab: "FOLDER"
Look for: "compare Alt + V" and "Sync ... Alt + S"
in "Synchronize ..." You have various options and one that Enables operation with subdirectories.
Good luck.

My version of FreeCommander is: "2009.02b"
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#5 14561017 25 Mar 2015 19:11

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14561017 25 Mar 2015 19:11

When it comes to finding duplicate files, it is in the program - Glary Utilities.
#6 14561039 25 Mar 2015 19:16

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14561039 25 Mar 2015 19:16

The most important thing for me is to compare what is in folder A and what is not in folder B and vice versa. @krzysiozak - my version 8.50 unfortunately does not have these key combinations or options ...
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#7 14561139 25 Mar 2015 19:49

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14561139 25 Mar 2015 19:49

Powershell:

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compare-object (get-childitem d:\folder1) (get-childitem d:\folder2) -property "name" -includeequal

result, "" in the second, "==" in both

[code:1:91a945104f]name SideIndicator
---- -------------
wspolny12 ==
jakisplik2 =>
jakisplik2 - Kopia =>
jakisplik1
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#8 14561505 25 Mar 2015 21:33

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14561505 25 Mar 2015 21:33

Cool! That's a great thing. I can somehow speed it up, i.e. that it should also search all subfolders by the way, do I have to search each subfolder separately?
Best regards and thank you for your valuable advice
#9 14561590 25 Mar 2015 21:55

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14561590 25 Mar 2015 21:55

Go to the website and see maybe you will get something there.

freecommander

More specifically, it is here:
download-en-files
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#10 14561706 25 Mar 2015 22:20

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14561706 25 Mar 2015 22:20

Try this:

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compare-object (get-childitem d:\folder1 -recurse -name) (get-childitem d:\folder2 -recurse -name) -includeequal

then for such sample contents:

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D:\FOLDER1 │ jakisplik1 │ wspolny12 │ └───podfolderwspolny plik_w_podfolderze1 wspolny_w_pod12 D:\FOLDER2 │ jakisplik2 │ wspolny12 │ └───podfolderwspolny plik_w_podfolderze2 wspolny_w_pod12

will show
[code:1:fd1d8da6ef]InputObject SideIndicator
----------- -------------
podfolderwspolny ==
wspolny12 ==
podfolderwspolny\wspolny_w_pod12 ==
jakisplik2 =>
podfolderwspolny\plik_w_podfolderze2 =>
jakisplik1
#11 14561728 25 Mar 2015 22:25

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14561728 25 Mar 2015 22:25

This was exactly what it was about
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#12 14563498 26 Mar 2015 17:48

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14563498 26 Mar 2015 17:48

I unlock.
Well, col. @ bi3dron found the program FreeFileSync which perfectly meets my expectations: analyzes folders, images files for comparison and allows them to be deleted / moved / updated by selecting options. The operation is fabulously simple and pleasant
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Topic summary

The discussion revolves around finding software to compare and manage files in two folders on Windows XP/7. The user seeks a program that can identify differences between two directories, including files present in one folder but not the other. Total Commander is mentioned as a potential solution, with users discussing its features for folder comparison. However, some users express difficulty in locating the specific options for directory comparison in the free version. Alternatives such as FreeCommander and Glary Utilities are also suggested for file management and duplicate file detection. Additionally, PowerShell commands are provided for users comfortable with scripting, allowing for recursive comparison of folder contents. Ultimately, FreeFileSync is highlighted as an effective tool that meets the user's requirements for folder analysis and file operations.
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