Windows 10: Getting duplicate file folders in file explorer, how to fix?

Discus and support Getting duplicate file folders in file explorer, how to fix? in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; I am getting duplicate file folders in explorer. Sub-folders that I have in Desktop folder are duplicated at bottom of file list. I cannot move or... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by GeorgeAmes, Mar 19, 2021.

  1. GEORGEAMES
    GeorgeAmes Win User

    Getting duplicate file folders in file explorer, how to fix?


    I am getting duplicate file folders in explorer. Sub-folders that I have in Desktop folder are duplicated at bottom of file list. I cannot move or delete the duplicates without losing the originals. Also "Libraries" is duplicated and cannot remove.

    :)
     
    GeorgeAmes, Mar 19, 2021
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  2. FRICK
    Frick Win User

    Finding duplicate files

    Hey hey,

    During the years the backups have just accumulated in random places, essentially, and I would like to clean up. Is there a program that can search for duplicate files? And by that I mean identical files. I tried dupeGuru, but that somehow found ... all files to be identical I guess? Like how a bunch of jpg's with different names, sizes and locations being marked 100% identical, or how a bunch of xls-files with completely different everything also were 100% matches with each other. I don't need any fancy functions, just a list of the files that share the name and filesize and created/last write dates.
     
    Frick, Mar 19, 2021
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  3. JBOYDGOLFER
    jboydgolfer Win User
    Finding duplicate files

    i could use something like that...my goddamn dropbox account is FULL of duplicates, as is my local dropbox folder. such a pain in the ass.i have NO cluse where they are coming from
     
    jboydgolfer, Mar 19, 2021
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  4. JOSEPH BAN
    Joseph Ban Win User

    Getting duplicate file folders in file explorer, how to fix?

    Files remain in original folder after moving them to new folder in file explorer

    Hi,

    The issue that you’ve encountered regarding the File Explorer may be caused by some configuration or files mismatched. To sort out your concern, we suggest that you reset the folder settings from the
    Folder Options. This will reboot the folder’s preferences to its default state and remove any possible software conflict. To do this, you may follow these steps:

    • Click Start, type File Explorer, and press
      Enter      .
    • On the File Explorer window, click the View tab > Options > Change folder and search options > View.
    • Under the Folder views section, click Reset Folders, and then select
      Yes to confirm.
    • Once you’re done, click OK, and then check if the issue persists.

    Note: This process will remove the list of files that you recently opened.


    Let us know if the suggestion works for you.
     
    Joseph Ban, Mar 19, 2021
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