AcuteFinder is a handy shareware utility that finds duplicate files on your computer. You can then delete the extra copies or move them to an archive directory, saving a lot of disk space and reducing clutter. AcuteFinder does not only take into account items like file name, size or timestamp, but reads through possible duplicates and calculates their checksums. This way, it is guaranteed that the files are really identical, and you can delete the extra copies with full confidence. AcuteFinder can find files that have different names, like my.doc and Copy of my.doc. If files are of the same size and have the same checksum, they are considered identical. AcuteFinder uses by default CRC32, a 32-bit checksum, but you can choose to use MD5 hash (128-bit) as a final step in file comparison, for even more accuracy. Option to search in ZIP-files also. The list of duplicate files can be sorted, printed, exported and acted upon. Fast and easy way to clean up your disks! Includes tools to calculate checksum for any file, and find empty files or folders on your disk. Demo version is limited to: Number of folders scanned (10,000), and maximum size of files deleted/moved (2 Mb). No time limit on personal use, but corporate users have 15 days to evaluate. Free trial-key on request.
VERSION HISTORY
- Version 3.0 posted on 2009-02-01
Faster searching, easier file selection, option to ignore file size (for name only duplicates), search hidden folders - Version 2.0 posted on 2007-04-09
Built-in file viewer for images and text files, XML export, flexible printing via web page.
Program Details
- Category: System Utilities > File & Disk Management
- Publisher: Hugmot ehf
- License: Free Trial
- Price: $14.00
- Version: 3.0
- Platform: windows
EULA
End User License Agreement for AcuteFinder ________________________________________________________ DISCLAIMER - AGREEMENT Users of AcuteFinder must accept this disclaimer of warranty: "AcuteFinder supplied as is. The author disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, including, without limitation, the warranties of merchantability and of fitness for any purpose. The author assumes no liability for damages, direct or consequential, which may result from the use of AcuteFinder." This is a free evaluation copy of AcuteFinder, limited only by the maximum number of folders that will be scanned (10,000), and maximum size of files to delete/move (2 Mb). You can still use the program on a regular basis, to find duplicate files on your computer's disk. You may keep the program as long as you wish for PERSONAL USE without registration, if you find it useful even with these size limits. There is no expiration date for the demo version, but we recommend that you download the latest version on a regular basis. If you register, the aforementioned size limits no longer apply. Registration is available for a nominal fee and includes upgrade protection for 1, 2, or 5 years. AcuteFinder is a "shareware program" and is provided at no charge to the user for evaluation. Free trial-key is available by filling out the application form on http://www.hugmot.is/acutefinder/trial Feel free to share AcuteFinder with your friends, but please do not give it away altered or as part of another program or system. The essence of "user-supported" software is to provide personal computer users with quality software without high prices, and yet to provide incentive for programmers to continue to develop new products. If you find this program useful and want to use it without size limits, you can make a registration payment of US $14 to Hugmot. See our website, http://www.hugmot.is/acutefinder/order for details. The registration fee will license one copy for use on any one computer at any one time. You must treat this software just like a book. An example is that this software may be used by any number of people and may be freely moved from one computer location to another, so long as there is no possibility of it being used at one location while it's being used at another. Just as a book cannot be read by two different persons at the same time. Commercial users of AcuteFinder must register and pay for their copies of AcuteFinder within 15 days of first use or their license is withdrawn. Reasonably priced site-License arrangements may be made by contacting our sales department at: [email protected]. You may not give your License key to others and you are not allowed to disassemble or reverse engineer the program. Anyone distributing AcuteFinder for any kind of remuneration must first contact Hugmot at the address below for authorization. This authorization will be automatically granted to distributors recognized by the (ASP) as adhering to its guidelines for shareware distributors, and such distributors may begin offering AcuteFinder immediately (However Hugmot must still be advised so that the distributor can be kept up-to-date with the latest version of AcuteFinder). You are encouraged to pass a copy of AcuteFinder along to your friends for evaluation. Please encourage them to register their copy if they find that they can use it. All registered users will receive a copy of the latest version of AcuteFinder, along with the license key. DEFINITION OF SHAREWARE Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software before buying it. If you try a Shareware program and continue using it, you are expected to register. Individual programs differ on details -- some provide all features for a limited time, and some provide limited features without a time limit. With registration, you get anything from the simple right to continue using the software to an enhanced program with printed manual. Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial software, and the copyright holder retains all rights, with a few specific exceptions as stated below. Shareware authors are accomplished programmers, just like commercial authors, and the programs are of comparable quality. The main difference is in the method of distribution. The author specifically grants the right to copy and distribute the software, either to all and sundry or to a specific group. For example, some authors require written permission before a book publisher may bundle their software onto a CD. Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You should find software that suits your needs and pocketbook, whether it's commercial or Shareware. The Shareware system makes fitting your needs easier, because you can try before you buy. And because the overhead is low, prices are low also. Shareware has the ultimate money-back guarantee -- if you don't use the product, you don't pay for it. Finally: Thank you for choosing AcuteFinder! Copyright 2004-2009, Hugmot ehf, Iceland - All Rights Reserved ______________________________________________________________ Contact info: Hugmot ehf Skipholti 29 IS-105 Reykjavik ICELAND Tel +354-562-3740 Email: [email protected] Web site: www.hugmot.com ______________________________________________________________