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Re-indexing: The solution to eliminating duplicate media files?

Started by G W MacLeod, January 25, 2023, 04:39:58 PM

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G W MacLeod

January 25, 2023, 04:39:58 PM
Duplicate files (tracks) appear in numerous media folders, but no duplicates appear iTunes Library.
Apple technicians advise to "re-index" the media folder. How is that done?
Comments welcomed.

ENVIRONMENT
PC Hardware: Dell Inspiron3471; i3-9100 CPU @ 3.60GHz; 12.0 RAM;
PC Software: Windows 11 Home 22H2, Build 22621.963; iTunes Ver. 12.12.7.1
Media Server Type: NAS
Media Server Hardware: Buffalo LS420DD
Media Server Software: Ver. 1.85-0.01
Media Server Settings: DLNA – On; iTunes – Off
Media Files Location: NAS
Library Files Location: PC
Router: Netgear R6400v2
Connectivity: Ethernet
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