Comparing the contents of two folders

Last update on August 24, 2009 10:19 AM by jak58
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Comparing the contents of two folders









Under XP, it is possible to integrate a function that allows you to compare the contents of two folders.

This may be useful when dealing with folders containing a lot of files and that you want to compare the files present both folders.
  • To do this, you need a CD installation of Windows XP.
    • Start by inserting the CD (if the automatic window opens, close it)
    • Open My Computer, then right-click the CD drive, then click Explore
    • Open records SUPPORT/TOOLS, run the setup.exe file and follow the instructions.
    • At the end of the installation, open the Start Menu> Run and type windiff and validate.
    • In the window that opens, go to the File menu, then Compare directory
    • Enter the full paths of the two folders to compare in the Dir1 and Dir2 fields, then OK.



You can see the same files present in both folders.
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