How do I consolidate music files from all the locations on my laptop where they currently exist?

My music files are located in at least four different places on my computer. I find them in c:/(user)/Music (all just stored in various folders outside the ITunes folder), in c:/(user)/Music/ITunes/ITunes Media/Music, in c:/(user)/ITunes/ITunes Music, and in c:/(user)/ITunes1/ITunes Media/Music. I think many are duplicated. How do I consolidate without painstakingly going through file by file? Win 8.1 brand new Dell laptop, 512 SSD.

Check your media folder is properly set to C:\Users\<User>\Music\iTunes\iTunes Media and then use File > Library > Organize Library > Consolidate files. This will however create copies of any files current stored outside the media folder which may be a problem on a smallish SSD drive. I have two scripts that could help you, Unconsolidated and ConsolidateByMoving. The first can make a playlist of all unconsolidated tracks, the second can consolidate a selection of tracks by moving them instead of copying.
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