What issues occur when EML files have the same content but different attachments?

  • January 16, 2026 11:44 PM PST

    I’m trying to clean up my EML files, but I’m facing a problem where multiple emails have the same content, yet each one has different attachments—what issues can arise during duplicate removal in this situation, and how can I safely remove duplicates without losing any important attachments?

  • January 18, 2026 10:39 PM PST

    When cleaning duplicates of EML files, it can be risky if emails share identical content but contain different attachments. Standard deduplication can treat these emails as exact duplicates and delete them, resulting in the permanent loss of unique or important attachments. To safely remove duplicates, EML uses a tool like GainTools EML Duplicate Remover, which is a reliable solution. It quickly detects duplicate items in the EML files and removes them without facing any issues. It has a simple interface for all non-technical users and they can use it without any technical skills. The software supports all Windows OS versions, including 11, 10, 8.1, 8, and 7, without requiring any additional downloads. Users can try the free demo versions before buying this tool.

    This post was edited by Meshel willson at January 18, 2026 10:40 PM PST