I am a beginner and do not understand programming at all. I tried to do my computer backups with File History which is built into my Windows 8.1 program on my computer. This turned out to be a big mistake. When I reformatted my hardrive and backups File History added a UTC Timestamp to "ALL" of my files and in many cases it also "DUPLICATED" MANY FILES" in particular my jpeg. files. After reviewing my options this Utility seems to be my best answer for returning my computer to normal (all copies of my backups have the same problems).
My problem: Some of my files have either a (1) (2) or (3) in parenthesies, followed by a UTC timestamp that is also in parenthesies. I have tried using the #5 Cut feature with a Special (*) which works on all files that do not list 1,2,or 3 in parenthesies before the timestamp. In these cases the utility deletes the (1),(2), or (3) and then does not touch the second set of () that has the timestamp in it. Below are a couple of examples:
DSCN0002 (1) (2014_07_06 00_58-30 UTC).jpg
DSCN0002 (2014_10_15_17_30_41 UTC).jpg
DSCN0002.jpg
DSCNOOO3 (2014_10_15_17_30_41 UTC).jpg
DSCNOOO3 (3) (2014_07_06 00_58_30 UTC).jpg
DSCN0003.jpg
DSCN0005 (2) (2014_10_15_17_30_41 UTC).jpg
DSCN0006 (2014_10_15_17_30_41 UTC).jpg
In addition to this problem I also end up with "Many" duplicates. Is there some way to search my pc database for duplicates with this utility so I can delete only the 100% duplicates?
So far this utility seems to be my best answer. I am very impressed with what it does, I just don't understand how to use it.
These UTC timestamps have created a big problem throughout my very large database.
Thanks in advance for any help that you can give me. If you have any questions you can contact me directly.