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Author:  chambed [ Thu Feb 10, 2011 9:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Removing duplicates in iTunes!
Hi - I recently replaced my PC - transferred all my music files across using a USB HDD, installed iTunes, ran it, and all my files were duplicated in iTunes as the HDD was still connected :oops: I've tried reinstalling iTunes (with the external HDD disconnected :roll: ) but the problem persists. I think I may have missed a config file somewhere in the uninstall. I'd rather not spend ages deleting every other entry in iTunes - anyone any ideas how to remove the duplicates please?

TVMIA

David.
Author:  Nick [ Thu Feb 10, 2011 10:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Removing duplicates in iTunes!
ITunes has an built in mechanism to get rid of duplicates, but I've found it to be pretty poor.

I would suggest deleting the .XML library file, and allowing it to rebuild, but I don't know where it's stored on a PC.

I'm sure somebody will soon be along to help more. :)
Author:  jonlumb [ Fri Feb 11, 2011 7:02 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Removing duplicates in iTunes!
Um, remove external hard drive, delete all the entries in iTunes (without deleting the files themselves) and then get iTunes to search the computer again. Simples
Author:  chambed [ Fri Feb 11, 2011 10:37 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Removing duplicates in iTunes!
Simples indeed! Thanks so much - a totally straightforward and obvious solution. Worked a treat. Slight :oops: for not thinking it through myself.

Many thanks,

David.
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