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Duplicate File Finder Script This Python script is a comprehensive tool for identifying duplicate files across two different directories. It scans two folders and their subfolders, finds all files with identical names, and generates a single, organized list of their full paths. This list is sorted by filename, making it easy to review and manage the duplicates.
Features Single Script: All functionality is contained in one easy-to-run file. Recursive Scan: The script efficiently scans all files and subfolders in the two specified directories. Duplicate Identification: It accurately identifies files with matching names across the two locations. Organized Output: The final output file lists all full paths for a single duplicate file consecutively, simplifying the review and deletion process. Error Handling: Includes robust error handling for missing directories or other unexpected issues.
How to Use Clone or Download: Get the find_and_sort_duplicates.py file to your local machine. Edit the Script: Open the script in a text editor. Locate the following lines and update the folder paths to match your directories:
Python folder_A = r'E:\BackupD' folder_B = r'F:\New-2024-aug' output_file = 'found_duplicates_full_paths_sorted.txt' Run the Script: Open your terminal or command prompt, navigate to the directory where the script is located, and run it using Python:
Bash python find_and_sort_duplicates.py Review the Output: The script will create a file named found_duplicates_full_paths_sorted.txt in the same directory. Open this file to see the sorted list of all duplicate files and their full paths.