CNET Editors' review
DupeRazor Duplicate Files Removal Kit offers to help clear up space on a computer by seeking out and destroying duplicate files. While it provides great results, its speed was a major concern.
The duplicate remover's interface is very simple and only offers a few variations, which kept us on task. There is a brief Help file, but the program is intuitive enough that we didn't need it. The program offered us the option to alter the size of our scan from the entire C: drive down to a single folder through a simple file tree. The scanning process kept us updated by telling us how many duplicates had been found and what percentage of the area had been scanned. Once complete, a comprehensive list of duplicates was listed and allowed us to either keep or delete each. The program's finest feature was a small button that allowed us to view each dupe file before deletion, ensuring we didn't toss out important items, especially photos. While the program worked smoothly at discovering and eliminating duplicates, we were disappointed that the scan was so slow, taking several minutes to complete the job.
DupeRazor comes with a 30-day trial. The program leaves folders behind after uninstall. Even though it worked well, we do not recommend this program because there are others that perform the task faster.
Publisher's Description
From Urban Twilight Studios:
This duplicate files finder detects and removes true duplicates from your PC or network using the most exact, advanced byte-to-byte file comparison technologies to find duplicates regardless of file name or date (true content comparison). With it's self explanatory and user friendly wizard-like interface, handy image preview and built-in hint system this duplicate file remover is extremely easy to use, even for the most inexperienced of PC users.
Several protective settings are available to add an extra safety layer for your data protection: Windows directories exclusion--by default all operating system directories will be ignored; Last file per group protection--you won't be able to accidentally delete the last copy of a set of duplicates; as well as full file backup. DupeRAZOR allows selection of drives, folders or even single files to be compared or excluded through a comfortable file tree with the ability to find duplicates in all local and external drives (such as usb or network). 20% discount for all users who place an order within the first 7 days of their trial period.
What's new in this version: Version 3.3 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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All versions:
4.3 starsout of 56 votes
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Current version:
3.9 starsout of 12 votes
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"Based on my tests this Duplicate file Finder is not bad"
Version: DupeRazor Duplicate Files Removal Kit 3.3
Pros
I don't know
Cons
Not free and other software which were free tested a little better in terms of convenience, user friendliness, features and accuracy.
Summary
This Duplicate file Finder software was not bad. I have tested this software with over 20 other Duplicate file finder softwares on download.cnet.com and I give this software 3 stars because other software which were free tested a little better in terms of convenience, user friendliness, features and accuracy. Keep in mind that only 2 of the 20 Duplicate file finder softwares that I tested were better than this software; other Duplicate file finder softwares just failed miserably. In my opinion, "DupKiller" and "Fast Duplicate File Finder" tested better than this software. Based on my tests this software did a worsen job comparing to some "Duplicate file Finders" which were free. That was very surprising.
I gave this software 3 stars not 4 stars because other softwares tested a little better in terms of convenience, user friendliness, features and accuracy. In my opinion "DupKiller" and "Fast Duplicate File Finder" tested better than this software. -
"Not impressed"
Version: DupeRazor Duplicate Files Removal Kit 3.3
Pros
None that I found
Cons
Not quit sure what it was doing wanted to eras windows
Summary
Hmmmm confusing
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"It scans quickly and effectively. Good results."
Version: DupeRazor Duplicate Files Removal Kit 3.3
Pros
Scans fast
Cons
Really don't have any cons. Very happy with program.
Summary
Easy to set up and use. Very intuitive.
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"Useless and garish."
Version: DupeRazor Duplicate Files Removal Kit 3.3
Pros
Fairly quick. Does identify a large number of (potential) duplicates.
Cons
UI is utterly horrible. Doesn't scan for duplicates based on content of the files.
Summary
Tried using it to compare files on a customer's drive that had an uncertain but large number of possible duplicate files. Correctly identified all the duplicates, but also identified *everything that had the same file size* as a dupe. There is no way to determine what qualifies as a duplicate item, and indeed, some of the "duplicates" were vastly different in terms of actual content, but shared the same file size.
Furthermore, the UI is absolutely hideous. Utilities should have a nice, clean, utilitarian look, whereas this program looks like all the designer's previous projects were keygens and crack utilities. Combine that with the shoddy duplicate detection and I know I won't be using this program on any more projects. -
"Too good, especially of you have Adobe Photoshop"
Version: DupeRazor Duplicate Files Removal Kit 3.3
Pros
It really cleans out all your duplicate files
Cons
It cleaned out duplicate files required by Adobe Photoshop. It crashed Photoshop and it's hopelessly unrecoverable. I cannot get support for this problem by Adobe.
Summary
If you use Adobe Creative Suite. Don't use this product.
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"Simple, Fast, and Far better than other utilities."
Version: DupeRazor Duplicate Files Removal Kit 3.3
Pros
Easy to install. Intuitive interface shows what duplicates are in each sub folder. Fast! It found duplicates with the
Cons
I found the buttons for selecting duplicates and what action to take a bit confusing. I would rather see an OK button, but it's a small detail.
Summary
I copied music and picture files from from multiple computers to a shared drive. It scanned 9,000 files in about a minute - a fraction of the time that it took other tools.
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"works, but malware"
Version: DupeRazor Duplicate Files Removal Kit 3.3
Pros
works to find duplicates, fairly fast despite the Cnet review
Cons
creates a hidden directory "C:\ProgramData\Urban Twilight Studios\DupeRAZOR - Duplicate Files Removal Kit\DupeRAZOR.exe" that cannot / is not removed by the Uninstaller.
Summary
Works, but has malware components
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"It realy works, more as expected."
Version: DupeRazor Duplicate Files Removal Kit 3.3
Pros
Full version of the try-out program.
Cons
So far didn't find any.
Summary
One of the few programs I can recommend without any hesitatiion.
Paid right away to keep it.
Use it to organize my photo colection of over 10000 photos.
Very intuitive menus
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"Finally! Easy Little Space Saver."
Version: DupeRazor Duplicate Files Removal Kit 3.3
Pros
Great software with great and kind support.
Cons
What's not to like?
Summary
I like it simple with no fuzz - and DupeRazor delivers just that, it is very easy to handle and has no pesky learning curve to it. If you, like me, download tons of pictures and stuff like that from the Internet or make frequent use of digital cameras and transfer your pics to the PC, things can get overwhelming and messy, fast. Now I only need to select some of my folders and hit a button and I know exactly if I have duplicates. Some buttons more and those duplicates are gone for good. This saves me much disk space on a regular basis.
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"Helpful little tool. Magnificient at finding dupes."
Version: DupeRazor Duplicate Files Removal Kit 3.3
Pros
+ design / ui
+ easy
+ fast
+ correct all the timeCons
- there are none.
Summary
Great Duplicate Finder App! I can highly recommend. Easy to use & gets the job done right.




