Deleting

[drsjr58]

Hello. I have used Duplicate Cleaner many times. After doing the scan, I put a checkmark next to the items I want to delete and leave the box open for items I want to keep. When I am finished choosing what I want to delete and what to keep, I click the final part of the process, I wait for the checked items to be deleted. Instead of keeping the items I wish to keep, EVERYTHING is deleted. Checked and unchecked. I have had to start from scratch twice now. It is time-consuming, frustrating, and I don't want items deleted that I have chosen to keep. Thanks.

[DigitalVolcano]

Are you sure it isn't just removing the single file groups from the list after the delete? This is the default behaviour.
Uncheck Settings->General->Automatically hide duplicate groups when one file remaining

see
https://www.digitalvolcano.co.uk/duplic ... =&sct=MzA2

[drsjr58]

Thanks.

As in the past, I check the box of each file I wish to remove. Doing so inserts a strikethrough line for that file across the board. I expect these files to be deleted. Alternatively, I do not check the box of files I wish to keep. But when I delete, everything is deleted. (I go through each group by choosing which I wish to keep [unchecked], if any, and check the boxes of duplicates that I want removed.)

I have unchecked "Automatically hide single file duplicate groups." I cannot find "Automatically hide duplicate groups when one file remaining". My format may be different from the current version. (I have 4.1.2) Anyway, I trust this will leave the unchecked files and remove those that were checked, so only unchecked files appear on the list. If there is a problem, I'll let you know.

I am grateful for your quick help. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

[DigitalVolcano]

Yes, that'll work for version 4. Note the unchecked files aren't deleted with this option enabled, they are just dropped from the list as the program no longer considers them duplicates.

[drsjr58]

Hi. I hope you get this. I cannot seem to find the place for new posts.

How do I allow Duplicate Cleaner Pro 4.1.2 to automatically mark duplicates found in a search, but leave one in each group? I think I've done this before but can't seem to remember.

Can you, in a nutshell, tell me the difference between 4.1.2 and the most recent version? I know you're busy, so if you don't have time, I will look around.

Thank you.

Hoping you New Year is off to a good start.

Doug

[DigitalVolcano]

You can use the Selection Assistant to mark all but one in each group
See-
https://www.digitalvolcano.co.uk/duplic ... =&sct=OTU=

Comparison of versions:
https://www.digitalvolcano.co.uk/dcfeatures.html