I’ve been cleaning out my PC and noticed a huge number of duplicate files—mostly images, videos, and documents. It got me thinking: can having lots of duplicates actually slow down my computer? Or is it just a storage issue? I haven't seen major performance problems yet, but I'm curious if this clutter could eventually impact speed or system health. Has anyone experienced this? Would love to know how serious the effects really are. Thanks!
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Great question! Primarily, duplicate files hog your storage space rather than directly slowing down your PC’s speed or performance. However, if your hard drive gets too full, it can cause slower system responsiveness and longer file access times. So while duplicates themselves aren’t usually the root of lag, cleaning them up with tools like DuplicateFilesDeleter helps free space, which can indirectly improve performance and keep your system healthier in the long run. Have you noticed any slowdowns yet?