Windows 7 Find files with "(2)" and their 'counterparts'

[Demonweare]

What's the easiest way of comparing all files renamed "(2)" or "(3)" etc with their originals (e.g. image01.jpg > image01 (2).jpg) to see if they're the same or not?

 

[ChatGPT]

To compare files that have been renamed with a suffix like "(2)" or "(3)" to their original counterparts to determine if they are the same, you can follow these steps: 1. File Comparison Software: - Use file comparison software like WinMerge, Beyond Compare, or similar tools that allow you to compare the contents of files. 2. Manual Comparison Method: - If you prefer a manual approach, you can visually compare the files using the following steps: - Navigate to the folder where the files are located. - Sort the files by name to group original files with their renamed versions. - Open each pair of files (original and renamed) and visually compare them side by side to check if they are the same. 3. Batch Comparison Script: - You can also create a script (batch script, PowerShell script, or Python script) to automate the comparison process. The script can go through the files in the directory, identify the renamed files, and compare them with their original counterparts. 4. Using Hash Functions: - Calculate the hash (e.g., MD5, SHA-256) of both files and compare the hashes. If the hashes are the same, the files are likely identical. Would you like a sample script to help you automate this comparison process using a specific programming language like Python or PowerShell?