Surface-scans your drive to list the largest space-hogging files instantly.
For 99% of file-system clutter, though, it’s unbeatable.
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Download the official release from the Czkawka GitHub Releases page. windows-czkawka-gui.zip
: The older, stable interface. It is still maintained but may eventually be phased out in favor of Krokiet. Czkawka: Clear Out All Those Junk Files
It does not delete files automatically. It presents you with a list of potentials, and you decide what to send to the recycle bin.
Note: Because Czkawka is a smaller open-source project, Windows SmartScreen might prompt a security warning on the first run. You can bypass this by clicking "More info" and then "Run anyway." Key Features: What Can You Clean? Surface-scans your drive to list the largest space-hogging
Czkawka isn't just a simple duplicate finder; it is a multi-purpose toolkit for decluttering storage.
Once open, you will find a clean sidebar packed with specialized scanning tools. Each serves a specific purpose: 1. Duplicate Finder
Identifies identical files based on their content, not just their name. : The older, stable interface
Use the button to automatically pick duplicates (e.g., "All except oldest" or "All except newest"). Click "Delete" to remove them.
The extension points to a major advantage: portability. Czkawka does not require a traditional installation process that writes to the Windows Registry or Program Files folders. It is a portable application , meaning you can run it directly from the extracted folder, from a USB drive, or from any location without administrative privileges.
. It is recommended to extract it to a dedicated folder (e.g., C:\Tools\Czkawka : Open the extracted folder and launch czkawka_gui.exe
Here's what you get in the classic GUI:
: Use the Excluded Directories tab to ignore system folders like C:\Windows to prevent accidental deletion of critical files.