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Duplicate Finder ZX
Duplicate Finder ZX for Windows 11 & 10
Find duplicates fast. Remove them safely.
A three-stage scan finds exact duplicates on a 1 TB drive in minutes, ranked by wasted space. Every delete goes to the Recycle Bin.
- Free to scan and clean
- Recycle Bin only
- Microsoft Store verified
- No telemetry
What Is Duplicate Finder ZX?
Duplicate Finder ZX is a free duplicate file finder for Windows 10 and 11. It scans a 1 TB SSD in under five minutes, groups every exact duplicate by wasted space, and lets you review and remove copies safely: every delete goes to the Recycle Bin, never permanently.
A three-stage engine groups files by size, compares a quick partial hash, then confirms matches with a full hash, so results are exact. A hash cache makes repeat scans finish in under 30 seconds, and you can pause, resume or cancel at any time.
Everything runs locally, with no account, no cloud and no telemetry. Go Pro once to add similar image detection, auto-select rules, exclusion rules, saved presets and CSV export, yours for life with no subscription.
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Scan setup
Settings
Features
Free Features
Scanning and cleaning are free, with no limits.
Fast exact scan
Three-stage hashing finds true duplicates quickly.
Sorted by wasted space
Biggest savings first, with a preview pane and live totals.
Quick scan presets
One click for Pictures, Downloads, Documents or the whole PC.
Recycle Bin only
No permanent delete anywhere; a group always keeps one copy.
Pause and resume
Control the scan and see partial results while it runs.
Action log
Every file the app touches is logged locally.
Go Pro — Pay Once, Own It
Pro
One-time purchase in the Microsoft Store, no subscription
- Similar image detection
- Auto-select rules (newest, oldest, folder)
- Exclusion rules by folder, wildcard or extension
- Saved scan presets
- CSV export of results
- Lifetime access on your PCs
Free vs Pro
| Feature | Free $0 | Pro $14.99 one-time |
|---|---|---|
| Exact duplicate scan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Review, preview and remove to Recycle Bin | ✓ | ✓ |
| Quick scan presets and filters | ✓ | ✓ |
| Similar image detection | – | ✓ |
| Auto-select rules | – | ✓ |
| Exclusion rules and saved presets | – | ✓ |
| CSV export | – | ✓ |
All purchases are handled by the Microsoft Store. Prices in USD; your Store may show local pricing.
How to Find and Remove Duplicate Files on Windows
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Install
Get Duplicate Finder ZX free from the Microsoft Store.
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Choose what to scan
Pick folders or a quick scan like Pictures or Downloads, and set file types.
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Review results
Groups are sorted by wasted space; preview files before you select.
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Remove safely
Selected copies go to the Recycle Bin, and one copy is always kept.
Who Uses Duplicate Finder ZX?
- Photo libraries Remove copies from phone backups and imports.
- Full drives Free space without buying storage.
- Downloads folders Clear files you downloaded more than once.
- Careful users Clean with Recycle Bin safety and an action log.
System Requirements
- Operating system
- Windows 10 (version 1607 or later) or Windows 11
- Processor
- x64 and ARM64
- Memory
- 4 GB or more
- Internet
- Only for features that go online (speed tests, lookups) and Store updates
- Privacy
- Your data stays on your PC. Privacy details
How Duplicate File Finders Work
Comparing file names is not enough: the same photo can have two names, and two different files can share one. A reliable duplicate file finder compares content. Duplicate Finder ZX first groups files by size, then compares a quick partial hash, and only then confirms with a full hash, so it is both fast and exact.
Free Up Disk Space Safely
- Start with Pictures and Downloads, where duplicates are most common.
- Review the biggest groups first; they free the most space.
- Empty the Recycle Bin only after you have checked the results.
For junk files and caches, try PC Health Optimizer. More help is coming in our Windows guides.
Duplicate Finder ZX FAQ
Is Duplicate Finder ZX free?
Yes. Scanning and cleaning are free with no limits. Go Pro is an optional one-time purchase for advanced features.
Can it delete my files permanently?
No. Every removal goes to the Recycle Bin, and a duplicate group can never have all its copies selected.
How fast is the scan?
It scans a 1 TB SSD in under five minutes, and warm rescans finish in under 30 seconds thanks to a hash cache.
Does it find similar photos?
Yes, with Go Pro: similar image detection finds near-duplicate photos at strict, normal or loose sensitivity.
Does it upload anything?
No. There is no network connection during scanning, no account and no telemetry; everything stays on your PC.
Is Pro a subscription?
No. Go Pro is a single one-time payment through the Microsoft Store.
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