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Started by Oneeasygeezer, June 24, 2014, 15:19:19

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Oneeasygeezer

It may seem a silly question but just what criteria does compare file use? I've two identically named files one with a modified date of ‎26 ‎April ‎2014, ‏‎18:33:45 and with a file size of 724,034,560 bytes the other with with a modified date of ‎‎16 ‎May ‎2014, ‏‎10:51:42 and with a file size of 744,604,672 bytes but when I do a "compare folders select duplicates" these along other files with duplicated names but differing dates and file size are are highlighted as being duplicates I can't believe it's just comparing the file name or have I missed something blindingly obvious??

Mathias (Author)

No, it only compare based on file name for selection.

Oneeasygeezer

Unbelievable so it doesn't compare files at all it just checks for duplicate names!!!! :o :(

Mathias (Author)

Never had a need for it.
Also everything takes times to develop and there been more important things to add. But something like that are on the list.

Oneeasygeezer

Thanks for the response Mathias I really love the program but not being able to compare files for duplication by optional parameters such as date or file size leaves me cold.  :-\