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Peter F.58's avatar
Peter F.58
Explorer | Level 3
3 months ago

Duplicate photos in the photos directory. How to remove them?

You are missing the point Jay. The photos folder cannot be downloaded to a device. These are thousands of duplicates in the photos folder on the web directory.. Why cannot a script be written to s...
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Megan's avatar
Megan
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3 months ago

Hi Peter F.58, thanks for posting here! 

 

I'm not entirely sure we're on the same page here. Let's jump right into this.

 

I understand that you're facing a problem with some duplicated files. However, you mentioned my colleague Jay, and I couldn't find a relevant, previous conversation from your current Community profile.

 

If you could give me some context, I'd love for us to investigate further. 

 

Keep me posted! 

  • Peter F.58's avatar
    Peter F.58
    Explorer | Level 3
    3 months ago
    It was a post from 2018 just found his reply while searching.
    Is there a solution to delete thousands of duplicate photos in you photos directory on the web... not on your device
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    Peter F.58
    Explorer | Level 3
    3 months ago
    I found the post of Jay where can I send a screen shot of it

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