Program to organize files on harddrive?

**sethfp** · April 20th, 2004, 07:24 PM

Am using Win98SE. Is there a program which would organize the files on my system? I have about 50GB of files on my harddrive. Some of the files are no longer needed or used, some are duplicates, and many are different versions of the same file.

**Orangeman** · April 20th, 2004, 09:18 PM

Originally Posted by sethfp

Am using Win98SE. Is there a program which would organize the files on my system? I have about 50GB of files on my harddrive. Some of the files are no longer needed or used, some are duplicates, and many are different versions of the same file.

There is a program called Clonemaster. You can get for free on CNET. Use it manually, in other words, don't trust the machine to eliminate the duplicate files automatically. Eliminate all the duplicate files only if you are sure.

AS to old files, you can also download a free trial version of the Uninstaller by McAFee. This program will tell you which programs you haven't used in the last six months.

**sethfp** · April 23rd, 2004, 03:20 AM

Originally Posted by Orangeman

There is a program called Clonemaster. You can get for free on CNET. Use it manually, in other words, don't trust the machine to eliminate the duplicate files automatically. Eliminate all the duplicate files only if you are sure.

AS to old files, you can also download a free trial version of the Uninstaller by McAFee. This program will tell you which programs you haven't used in the last six months.

"Use it manually, in other words, don't trust the machine to eliminate the duplicate files automatically."

Is there a utility that would work automatically? Have tried Norton Systemworks, but it doesn't help with that.

**Orangeman** · April 23rd, 2004, 03:27 AM

Originally Posted by sethfp

"Use it manually, in other words, don't trust the machine to eliminate the duplicate files automatically."

Is there a utility that would work automatically? Have tried Norton Systemworks, but it doesn't help with that.

I'm not aware of one, but even if it DID exist I still wouldn't trust it. I once tried something similiar with McAfee Uninstaller, deleting all the 'greens' in a color pattern (marked safe to delete) .......

My machine didn't function after that....

**NooNoo** · April 23rd, 2004, 04:08 AM

try this

Macafee .... well nuff said.

**confus-ed** · April 27th, 2004, 04:57 AM

Nobody mentioned 'lite' copies of 98 & xp Like here

Err but the thread title is a bit mis-leading .. if we are wanting rid of 'duplicate & spurious' - then doing/getting the above on a new install is the way to give a 'clean minimum install'

But for any 'already messed up system' there's no substitute nor more reliable method than explorer & your brain .. or FDisk !

Due to the complexity & potential pitfalls of this I wouldn't trust ANY s/w to do it for me, it requires 'intelligent decisions', which s/w ain't so smart with .. back up what you do want & restore it to a clean install ..

**Stolen Car** · November 25th, 2004, 11:13 AM

You must try Dupe Checker Pro.

It's the best duplicate files finder and disk cleaner. From the analog applications I tried, Dupe Checker showed to me the most wanted result and stability work.
You can download it: http://www.atory.com/Dupe_Checker_PRO/

**Luxman** · November 27th, 2004, 04:30 PM

Originally Posted by sethfp

Am using Win98SE. Is there a program which would organize the files on my system? I have about 50GB of files on my harddrive. Some of the files are no longer needed or used, some are duplicates, and many are different versions of the same file.

Yes, the program is located inside the brain.