Deleteing Unused video files

In Premiere Elements 9, I can delete unused clips displayed in the Organizer, but when I delete the original video file, Premiere 9 still asks for the unused file when loading a project. How do I tell Premiere 9 the file is no longer needed and to remove it from the list of needed video files?

BobL52
Get into the project.prel with the missing media by clicking Skip All on the Missing Media messages that you encounter trying to open the project.
Then delete all instances for the missing file or files in all of the following locations:
a. Timeline
b. Organize Header Media Tab in row below the Organize
c. Organize Header, Project Tab in row below the Organize Header
The files that you seek should have the characteristic red green arrows which form a circle look.
ATR

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