The modern generation is extremely reliant upon technology. Almost all of us make use of multiple gadgets every day to perform our daily tasks with great speed, accuracy and safety. And the same holds true for computers. Today we will be looking at tackling a couple of issues that might even be related in some scenarios. The issues are deleting multiple copies of the same file and also transferring files from one PC to another.
Deleting Duplicate files from the PC
People nowadays spend a lot of time on their computer/ laptop and use them to perform a huge variety of tasks from their official tasks to social media to watching a movie to unwind. This means users end up creating a lot of data and saving it on their PC, which increases the odds of duplication of data manifold. When you’re running short of time and have to desperately submit an assignment, creation of duplicates will be the last thing on your mind. However, these duplicates quickly multiple over time and end up occupying a significant chunk of the hard disk. So here is what you can do to get rid of them:
Solution 1: Duplicate Files Deleter
It is one of the most user-friendly software that is used to delete duplicate files from the PC. It is free of cost and does its job remarkably well. Let’s understand how this software works.
Firstly, users have to download the software and install it by executing the setup file. Once the software has been launched, the user simply needs to click Scan to scan the hard disk of the computer. Once the scan is over, a list of duplicate files will be generated and the user can easily delete the files. Duplicate Files Deleter is an efficient software that recovers a handsome amount of storage space for the user by deleting duplicate files. However, it pails out when compared to the more accomplished duplicate cleaning solutions which use more sophisticated as well as result oriented methods to dig out duplicates, one of them being Clone Files Checker.
Solution 2: Clone Files Checker
Clone Files Checker is a renowned software program designed to remove duplicate files with ease and perfection. The duplicate sweeping operation it offers is not just limited to the user’s computer, as people can easily sign in to Google Drive, Dropbox and OneDrive, and rid their cloud drives of all the duplicate data without compromising on its safety. It also contains a dedicated iTunes songs scan mode. It is very easy-to-use, helps delete/ move to a different folder all the duplicates and does the job with remarkable speed and accuracy.
- Download Clone Files Checker from its website and install it
- Launch the software and click on the Register button to unlock the full functionality
- Select the drive(s) or (folder(s) which you want to scan in the Step 1 section
- Click Start Search to launch the scan
- Once the scan is over, take a look at the footer of Clone Files Checker to have an idea of the number of duplicates detected as well as any space lost to them
- Now click Select Duplicates and select your desired option
- Select the Select Action button and choose if you want to delete the duplicates forever or backup them to a folder of your choice
These software programs can help you get rid of any duplicate files easily. Once you’re done with this task, you can you can switch to migrating your data from one computer to another one.
Transfer Data from One computer to another
Technology is developing every single minute so relying on an old device while in the market there are thousands of devices with advanced feature available is not Cup of tea of this generation, so the development in technology increases the desire in its users to update their devices or to buy a new one. Buying a new device is so exciting but to transfer files from the old Computer to a new one is tiresome so let’s have a look at the given steps that will ease this tiring work.
Solution 1: Use OneDrive
One of the easiest ways to transfer data from one PC to another is to use OneDrive. Microsoft’s answer to the galaxy of cloud computing platforms provides 5GB of free storage to every user, with additional volumes available for a subscription, as well as by performing a few ethical hacks. The user should simply install the OneDrive app on both their computers. Next, sync their data in the old computer to OneDrive. Once this process is over, the user should simply sync OneDrive to their newer computer, and the data will appear momentarily. It’s as simple as that!
Solution 2: Transfer files through External Hard Drive or a Flash Drive
Transferring data by using an external hard drive provides a backup of the data. This method might take a long time (depending on the speed of the port). All the user has got to do is to plug their external hard drive into the PC from where they can transfer the data to the external HD/ USB. Next, they have to simply connect this device to the new computer and then move the data to their own preferred location on that computer’s hard disk. This method will particularly come in handy where the user has got a slow Internet connection and/ or the amount of data involved is a gigantic one.
Solution 3: Use LAN Cable
It is one of the fastest methods for users in need of transferring data from one computer to another (provided the computers can be connected by a LAN cable). To put it simply, both the computers need to be connected together by using an Ethernet cable over a LAN (Local Area Network). In the Control Panel section, the user will find Network and Sharing Center. Click it and then select Change adapter settings on the left. Double-click Ethernet and select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). Click the Properties button and then assign a private Internet Protocol (IP) address to both the computers.
The user will then have to kick-start the process to transfer the data from one PC to the other. This process can be launched via the Sharing tab in the Properties section of the folder you want to share.
If the folder is shared successfully, it will display the network address to access it.
The shared folder can be found through Network | Computer Name | (Shared folder name). Now repeat the same process on the other computer as well. Once the folder is shared across both the computers, drag and drop the data from one PC to the other just as you copy files from one folder to another. The same process can also be performed via Wi-Fi, provided the user has got a fast Wi-Fi.
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Raza Ali Kazmi works as an editor and technology content writer at Sorcim Technologies (Pvt) Ltd. He loves to pen down articles on a wide array of technology related topics and has also been diligently testing software solutions on Windows & Mac platforms. If you have any question about the content, you can message me or the company's support team.