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September 15th, 2004 22:00

duplicate files in windows xp

i found some duplicate files with the easy cleaner prog by toni arts and the first time i deleted them, then i had some probs with the acrobat reader and had to download it from the net.  now i read thru the info of some more duplicates and it looks like tho they'r the same in size the location is different, in every 2 dups one is in prog files and the other in windows system, i wonder how can they be duplicates and not be even in the same location and with some difference in the words also.  or can they still be duplicates unless they'r identical files, which i dont know what the difference might be.  i heard that easy cleaner is very good but i'm a lil bit confused.
  • Denny Denham

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    Posted September 15th, 2004 22:00

    whitekwin,

    Different applications may load the same file in various locations. Programs such as Easy Cleaner are not normally smart enough to know all the variations that might be possible, which is why the program contains a statement that it is not responsible for any damage that may be caused to the computer by using it. Windows XP does a good enough job of keeping the registry clean without any help. If you are concerned about duplicate files the safest way to eliminate them is to do a clean reinstall of your operating system and applications.