How to select unchecked songs only

Over the years I've unchecked loads of tracks that I didn't want on playlists. However I'd like to reveiw them to see what's being excluded. Does anyone know how to get a selection of unchecked songs only.
Thanks
Malcolm
Windows XP Pro

While it's not as simple as it could be, here's how to do it:
Make a new Smart Playlist
Match only checked
Then another smart playlist
Playlist is not [playlist1]

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