Question Freeware that compares files in folders subfolders only file names ?

[rob pc]

Regarding File Explorer being cumbersome - likely so.

Consider using Powershell: may seem cumbersome or complicated at first but may be very straightforward and simple once you get a sense of it all.

FYI:

https://collectingwisdom.com/powershell-compare-two-folders/

https://stackoverflow.com/questions...ell-script-to-compare-two-folders-recursively

You can easily find similar "how-to's" and tutorials. Simple to complex.

Google "Powershell how to compare folders" to start and then revise the search criteria as you read and learn.

Powershell is built into Windows and it is very easy to copy cmdlets and scripts to test.

Just be sure that all testing is done using copies of the target folders and well away from any possible connection path to the real data. Which should be backed up somewhere else for added protection.

Thank you for your extensive answer/tutorial but I would have liked a simple freeware.
You are a moderator on a distinguished computer forum thus what you consider simple is probably complicated for me.
Thanks anyways.....

 

[Ralston18]

"Simple" has little to do with it all - nor does "complicated"......

Never underestimate what you may be able to learn and/or be able to do.

There is no harm in giving it a try especially if you have taken precautions to backup all important data.

Work in a test environment.

Small steps just to learn.

Google a bit more just to find something you are willing to both try and perhaps fail a bit at first.

Very likely that "simple freeware" is using Microsoft tools but with a friendly up-front user face.

Stay with "Get" cmdlets just to find the files. Then move into comparing the results of those Gets.

 

[rob pc]

"Simple" has little to do with it all - nor does "complicated"......

Never underestimate what you may be able to learn and/or be able to do.

There is no harm in giving it a try especially if you have taken precautions to backup all important data.

Work in a test environment.

Small steps just to learn.

Google a bit more just to find something you are willing to both try and perhaps fail a bit at first.

Very likely that "simple freeware" is using Microsoft tools but with a friendly up-front user face.

Stay with "Get" cmdlets just to find the files. Then move into comparing the results of those Gets.

Thank you......