Have deleted many old DW files on desktop folder. How to remove on remote?

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March 2, 2018
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I've gone through many old folders and images in my website folder on my desktop and deleted dozens of images and folders that I no longer use or need.

Yet when I just logged onto my website via Dreamweaver, I still see them all there.

What I want to do is just pull in to Dreamweaver only what is presently on and what ones sees on my site now.

How do I do this? How do I make sure all the peripheral, outdated info gets taken off, but I keep only what I really need and what is on the website presently (and is presently on my desktop in various folders?)

Thanks.

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Nancy OShea

Community Expert

Make sure you have reliable backups just in case.

OPTION 1: Delete all files from the remote server and then upload files from your local site folder. Do this with your Files panel Expanded so you can compare the contents side-by-side. See screenshot.

OPTION 2: Use a 3rd party tool like OrFind (Orphan Finder) 5 to spider your remote site and delete unused files. OrFind by Inspyder - Detect & Remove Unlinked Web Pages | Inspyder

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert

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Inspiring

When I first log onto Dreamweaver, I see nothing. i used to see my local files. After trying to connect, I am getting a message pop up that asks me to synchronize with remote... Entire website? Get and put newer files? There are several options. What might you suggest? I like the idea of this Inspyder. I can try this route, too. Oh, Dreamweaver, you are not a dream for me to use.

Nancy OShea

Community Expert

Personally, I would not use any of them. If you synchronize with remote, you're likely to get those old files back in your local site folder. Sorry to say but I don't have much faith in synchronization.

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert

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