How do I get iTunes to match what is actually on PC? (some old songs remain)

I deleted a bunch of songs on my PC.  They are gone for good, as I emptied my Recycle Bin.   ........But iTunes still keeps these files in the Library.  How do I get iTunes to clean-up the Library?
If you click on the deleted songs it can't find the song, obviously.  So why does iTunes keep teh file?
Art

iTunes does not retain the files, what you are seeing is the library database.
Here is how you can reomve them.
Using a playlist to collect dead tracks.
Create new regular playlist – Playlist1
Select whole library and *drag* to Playlist1
Create new Smart Playlist with the rule: Playlist is not Playlist1
Live updating  checked – after you run it, uncheck live updating or you may not be able to delete tracks.
This playlist should contain all the dead tracks
Use shift-del to remove from library
This method may not work if your lirbary is very large.
If so use the "removenotfound" script here:
http://mysite.verizon.net/teridon/itunesscripts/

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