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Run a script or use Excel’s "Remove Duplicates" (though Excel may struggle with 1M rows) to ensure you aren't counting the same person twice.

Large .txt files can sometimes be used to hide malicious scripts or "Zip Bombs." Ensure your antivirus is active before interacting with it. Next Steps 1M EU.txt

Before opening the file, you need to know what you are looking at. Use a "Plain Text Editor" (like Notepad++ or VS Code) rather than a word processor (like Word) to avoid crashing your computer with a large file. Run a script or use Excel’s "Remove Duplicates"

If you only need emails, delete columns containing sensitive info like home addresses or birthdates immediately. 3. Cleaning and Validating the Data Use a "Plain Text Editor" (like Notepad++ or

Ensure email addresses follow the correct format ( name@domain.com ) and remove entries with typos like .cm or @@ .