When it comes to the biggest operating platforms in the world, Apple and Windows are among the top names and competitors. While the two operate differently, both have a strong user base. In the past, Apple faced compatibility issues on Windows, but today, advancements have made them work seamlessly together. However, one problem still remains—duplicate music files. Just like other media files, Apple Music files can easily accumulate duplicates, cluttering your library.
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In this article, we’ll discuss how to remove duplicate Apple Music songs from Windows 11 to help you keep your collection organized. Let’s begin.
How to Find Duplicate Songs in Your iTunes Library
Before you start searching for duplicates, it’s a good idea to create a backup of your library. You might be surprised by the number of duplicate music files you find, and having a backup will allow you to recover any files you delete by mistake.
Once you’ve created a backup, launch iTunes and click on the Songs option in the left sidebar. Then, go to Files in the top menu and navigate to the Library pane. Under Library, select Show Duplicate Items.
A list of duplicates will be displayed. You can then proceed to select the files you wish to delete. Keep in mind that iTunes considers files with the same titles as duplicates, even if they are remixes or covers. This means you might have to manually review and select the files you actually want to remove.
How to Remove Duplicate Music Files via Windows Media Player
If you’re using Windows 10/11, you can easily remove duplicate files using Windows Media Player.
- Launch Windows Media Player and wait for it to load the library.
- Find the Music option in the left sidebar and select Manage Music Library.
- A new window will open, prompting you to select the drive or folder where the duplicate files are located.
- Click Add on the right and select all relevant drives.
Windows Media Player will now display all music files, including duplicates, in a list format. Arrange the files in alphabetical order, select the unnecessary duplicates, right-click, and choose Delete to remove them.
How to Remove Duplicate Music Songs from Windows 11 via Windows Explorer
Perhaps the easiest way to remove duplicate music files in Windows 11 is by using Windows Explorer. However, this method requires searching for duplicate files manually across different folders.
- Open Windows Explorer and navigate to the folders containing your music files.
- Click on the Details Pane in the top menu and select Details.
- Click Sort by and choose Name to organize the files alphabetically.
- Compare the files with similar names and delete the ones that are duplicates.
Although this method requires more effort, it’s useful if you don’t want to use third-party software.
How to Remove Duplicate Apple Music Songs from Windows 11 Using Clone Files Checker
If the previous methods seem overwhelming, you can use a dedicated duplicate finder tool to scan and remove duplicate music files in just a few seconds.
Clone Files Checker is one of the most powerful tools for finding duplicate files, including documents, images, videos, and music files (including iTunes songs). In fact, it has a dedicated iTunes duplicate-finding option that specifically targets Apple Music files.
- Download and launch Clone Files Checker.
- On the main interface, select the iTunes Search option at the top.
- Choose the drive or destination where your iTunes music files are stored.
- Select music tags (such as Title, Artist, or Album) to help the tool identify duplicates.
- Enable options like Remove Dead Tracks and Remove Empty Folders to clean up old, unused files.
- Click Start Search to begin scanning.
Within seconds, Clone Files Checker will display a list of duplicate items, along with file type, size, duration, and other details. You can either delete files individually or select them all at once. Finally, click Select Action to either permanently delete the duplicates or move them to another folder.
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