comparing 2 directory

[QuestinMarks]

i was wondering if there is a tool that lets you compare e.g. 2 folders and that tells you the difference, its because i copied a lot of stuff over to a new folder and want make sure that they were all copied

 

[reedo_43]

Doesn't anyone use google? Sorry a little grumpy this evening. Here you go

http/winmerge.org/

 

[QuestinMarks]

WinMerge is really a good tool. I've also experience with the DiffMerge which is quite handy and tells the differences between files as well.

i have used it but i have one question

i copied the files and folders from one external hdd to a new external hdd

winmerge tells me that all the files are copied, and when i check with properties they both have the same size (not same size on disk)

then i check how many files are in both hdd
the new hdd is apparently missing 4 files

also winmerge tels me i got 2 new jpg images in a folder with mp3 ("AlbumArtSmall.jpg" and "Folder.jpg") which i didn't have in my first hdd

how is this possible?
why are there less files in the new hdd, both have the same size?
and what are these to jpg's?

 

[USAFRet]

FreeFileSync also does this. Point it at two folders, Compare.

 

[QuestinMarks]

FreeFileSync also does this. Point it at two folders, Compare.

which of the programs are the best, also do you now the answer to my second question (above your post)

 

[USAFRet]

FreeFileSync also does this. Point it at two folders, Compare.

which of the programs are the best, also do you now the answer to my second question (above your post)

Best? Which interface do you like? Underneath, they all use pretty much the same file system calls.

As for your other question - Unknown as to why there are new files in the target that do no exist in the source. Possibly those were there before? I've not seen any file/folder compare application that will create new files or folders on its own.

 

[QuestinMarks]

FreeFileSync also does this. Point it at two folders, Compare.

which of the programs are the best, also do you now the answer to my second question (above your post)

Best? Which interface do you like? Underneath, they all use pretty much the same file system calls.

As for your other question - Unknown as to why there are new files in the target that do no exist in the source. Possibly those were there before? I've not seen any file/folder compare application that will create new files or folders on its own.

i copied he files over before using he compare tool, also do you now why i'm missing 4 files from my copy version (mentioned in my second post)

 

[USAFRet]

Missing files? The copy aborted before it was done. What does a Compare show?

 

[reedo_43]

maybe some files were hidden and not copied?

 

[QuestinMarks]

well after some digging i managed to get all the missing files, thanks everyone