Windows 10: Comparing File Content Of 2 Folders on Windows 10

Discus and support Comparing File Content Of 2 Folders on Windows 10 in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Hi I've got 2 folders of family photos, 1 on my pc drive and the backup on an external drive. There's a difference of 11 between the 2 folders and... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by jghomer123, Jan 17, 2021.

  1. JGHOMER123
    jghomer123 Win User

    Comparing File Content Of 2 Folders on Windows 10


    Hi


    I've got 2 folders of family photos, 1 on my pc drive and the backup on an external drive.


    There's a difference of 11 between the 2 folders and I want to know which is correct, i.e. i don't want to assume the lower number is correct and lose 11 family pics!


    Trouble is, there are hundreds of sub-folders containing about 25k files.


    Is there some way of comparing the 2 folders and having the software highlight the missing/extra files?


    Thanks in advance.

    :)
     
    jghomer123, Jan 17, 2021
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  2. AHHZZ
    Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Jan 17, 2021
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  3. MARYDEMOSS
    MaryDeMoss Win User
    How can I compare 2 file folders in Explorer to see if they are identical with information?

    I am trying to compare 2 file folders on my laptop and USB drive. I want to open them at the same time and do some sort of file compare to make sure they are identical. Can anyone suggest the steps to do this? Thank you!
     
    MaryDeMoss, Jan 17, 2021
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  4. FREDERIK LONG
    Frederik Long Win User

    Comparing File Content Of 2 Folders on Windows 10

    How can I compare the content of folders?

    It depends what you wish to compare:

    • File dates
    • File sizes
    • File lists
    • File contents
    Regardless of what it is, you would need a script solution.
     
    Frederik Long, Jan 17, 2021
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