Software recommendation to remove duplicate files on HDD?

Hello everyone
I downloaded Singular for this prupose, but to be honest, it's not done me any good. I have transferred a lot of files over from various external HDDs and disk images, and in Logic Studio actually have duplicate channel strip settings etc which are a real annoyance.
I'm looking for a program that will simply scan my pc and remove any and all dupes I have, whatever format they are.
Please recommend
Thanks

http://www.hyperbolicsoftware.com/TidyUp.html
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