Identical files in one LR Folder...I did it...don't ask me how

I have all my 15.377 images in one windows folder but my LR folder tells me I have 32.045 images (number after LR folder name).
In Library view I see indeed exactly more then one image and they are identical in every parameter/names. Also the numbering of the thumbnails are from 1 till 32.045.
If I right click one of the identical images and select "Show in Explorer" all the identical images are from the same location and same file.....huhhhhh!!!???
Did I missed something?
And....how do I get rid of all the "dublicates"
(Window XP - SP2 - Dual Pentium 4 CPU 3.00Ghz - 2Gb RAM)

When importing make sure you have "Ignore Suspected Duplicates" checked or this is what happens. LR will reimpor images.
Just 'Delete' in All images' or the Folder Without_Sending_to_Trash the extra copies. Or click on 'Already in Library' and select and Delete as above.
Don
Don Ricklin, MacBook 1.83Ghz Duo 2 Core running 10.4.8 & Win XP, Pentax *ist D
http://donricklin.blogspot.com/

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