Windows 10: Merging 2 folders while retaining the latest files.

Discus and support Merging 2 folders while retaining the latest files. in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Sorry, I know there is a lot in the Community about this need, but I found a lot of the information a little outdated or just old. I have 2 situations... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by roninrr2, Jun 26, 2022.

  1. RONINRR2
    roninrr2 Win User

    Merging 2 folders while retaining the latest files.


    Sorry, I know there is a lot in the Community about this need, but I found a lot of the information a little outdated or just old. I have 2 situations and I have 2 questions.I have 2 LARGE Document-type folders 20 & 25 GB each, 40K & 50K files each, 600+ sub-folders each. The 2 folders are not Pictures maybe a few and contain A LOT of the same files same name, but several maybe many have been updated - and I want to reduce both folders to a single folder containing all of the unique files, but only the latest version of the duplicate-named files. I actually have 4 folders,

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    roninrr2, Jun 26, 2022
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  2. BRINK
    Brink Win User

    Add or Remove Folders from This PC in Windows 10  


    Without changing the owner and permissions of the keys in steps 1 and 2, the .reg files will not be able to fully merge, and those keys will not be changed. Those keys are responsible for the folders showing in the navigation pane if you open the folder pinned to Quick access or Start list.
     
    Brink, Jun 26, 2022
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  3. TRY3
    Try3 Win User
    Merge Document Folders

    Perhaps they 'relocated' the user folders to the E:\ drive so that the main drive would then be clear for reinstalling the OS.

    I'll be ready for your questions about the additional steps in post #11 and your backup planning.

    Denis
     
    Try3, Jun 26, 2022
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  4. TRY3
    Try3 Win User

    Merging 2 folders while retaining the latest files.

    Merge Document Folders

    Bob,

    After you have put E:\Documents in Quick access, you can then consider the additional steps in post #11

    And this would also be a good time to review your backup planning.

    Denis
     
    Try3, Jun 26, 2022
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