Actually there’s a lot you can do wrong when cleaning up duplicate files manually. I’ve been guilty of permanently deleting important files accidentally in the name of spring cleaning only to spend hours trying to recover them But there’s no need to fear. There’s a way to get over this human error tendency by using apps that are programmed to do this, and do this well. Below are the two best options for your every need if you are a Windows 8 user. Quick and easy and detailed and powerful

Easy Duplicate Finder really lives up to its name. All you have to do after installing the app is drag in

 the folder you want to scan and click the Scan button. EDF is also fast. It scanned a 15 GB folder filled with music in a couple of seconds and brought forward reliable results

Once the scan is done, you can click the green Go Fix Them button and you’ll be presented a detailed list of all the duplicate files with copies already check-marked. From the Manage Duplicates button 

 you can either choose to move them to a different folder, rename them or delete the files entirely

Once the scan is done, you can click the green Go Fix Them button and you’ll be presented a detailed list of all the duplicate files with copies already check-marked. From the Manage Duplicates button you can either choose to move them to a different folder, rename them or delete the files entirely.