How do i get rid of junk files

how do i get rid of junk files

Drag them to the Trash and empty it.
But... be very careful about what you deem to be 'junk' - don't go poking around in Library folders, the System folder, etc., thinking that 'junk' can be found there.
And, for Heaven's sake, don't use any product which claims to 'clean' your Mac - yur Mac does it's own housekeeping.
Good luck,
Clinton

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Thank you for the question. It sounds like you have two separate iTunes Libraries but would like to add the music from one to the other to have one consolidated library.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1473
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