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Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.
I understand the inconvenience caused to you. I will be glad to assist you for the issue.
Sorry to inform you that Microsoft does not provide any tool to search for duplicate files.
You may have to manually search for files and delete it.
Refer to: “Find a file or folder”
Note: Steps applies to Windows 10 As well. Please be informed that some of the steps may differ as Windows 10 is the upgraded version. If you find any difficulty in searching, let us know and we will be glad to assist you.
If not, use your favorite search engine to get 3rd party software which will help you to find the duplicate files.
Disclaimer: Using Third Party Software, including hardware drivers can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from booting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the use of Third Party Software can be solved. Using Third Party Software is at your own risk.
Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.
I understand the inconvenience caused to you. I will be glad to assist you for the issue.
Sorry to inform you that Microsoft does not provide any tool to search for duplicate files.
You may have to manually search for files and delete it.
Refer to: “Find a file or folder”
Note: Steps applies to Windows 10 As well. Please be informed that some of the steps may differ as Windows 10 is the upgraded version. If you find any difficulty in searching, let us know and we will be glad to assist you.
If not, use your favorite search engine to get 3rd party software which will help you to find the duplicate files.
Disclaimer: Using Third Party Software, including hardware drivers can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from booting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the use of Third Party Software can be solved. Using Third Party Software is at your own risk.
Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.