I have 200GB in my actual iTunes Library but 295GB shows in the iTunes File

I have about 200GB worth of movies and music in my iTunes Library. However, when I go into my C: drive and right click on the iTunes folder and select "Properties" it shows 295GB? Do I have duplicate data in there? I did delete a bunch of movies out of my library and when it asked I told it to keep the files. Could that still be sitting there? If so, how do I get them out?
Thanks.

Possibly yes to one or both options you mentioned. To get them out, delete them using Windows Explorer.

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