How to remove a file from the Media Library

From time to time it may be necessary to remove Media Library entries which are no longer relevant or duplicated. Duplicate entries are usually due to either:

A genuine double entry of two identical items: the same song from two separate files.
A double entry of the same original file: one entry available, and the other entry unavailable (indicated by grey shaded icon). For details on how to re-link unavailable files click here.

Removing a file from the OtsAV Media Library is a three step process.

Step 1. Remove the file from your hard drive: either delete the file, or move the file to a folder that OtsAV is not able to Easy Scan.

Step 2. Open OtsAV and refresh your Media Library: click on the Import/Refresh files icon on the toolbar and Easy Scan.

Step 3. Remove the Unavailable Albums:

In the Media Library area select [Unavailable Albums] ^AU from the Query drop down combo box. You will see the unavailable albums displayed in the list.
Select the Unavailable Albums you wish to remove by right-clicking and select Remove from Media Library.