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I have some directories with my MP3's, which I have imported into iTunes. I have not copied the files over into the Itunes music folder, as I prefer to add, delete and edit tags of my files myself.

Is "iTunes Folder Watch" at iTunes Folder Watch the only way to update the listings in iTunes when I add, delete or edit my mp3 files?

At this point, I'm not even sure that it will delete dead links (files I deleted outside of iTunes) or force iTunes to update the tag information inside it if I change something (say genre) myself using mp3tag ...

Any elegant way for us types who prefer to manage our own music collections to "refresh" the iTunes library?

I wish iTunes had a Refresh option :mad: