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Stop automatic import of mp3 files

Any time I add a new .mp3 file to my music folder, iTunes automatically adds it to my library and creates a new playlist for new songs downloaded that day. This happens as soon as the file is added to the folder, before I even play it. Is there a way I can stop this and only import songs into the library when I actually drag them in?

The music folder is not my "iTunes Media folder" location, and I've unchecked the copy files to iTunes option anyway.

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Posted on Apr 15, 2013 10:19 AM

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Apr 15, 2013 10:21 AM in response to tjconn728

That isn't a built-in feature of iTunes. Do you by chance have iTunes Folder Watch installed?

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tjconn728 Author

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Apr 15, 2013 11:52 AM in response to turingtest2

Not as far as I can tell. I don't recall ever downloading that, and I can't find any reference to it anywhere.

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Apr 15, 2013 12:02 PM in response to tjconn728

What is the name given to the playlist that appears?

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Apr 15, 2013 12:26 PM in response to turingtest2

It's called "Downloads 4/15/2013"

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Apr 15, 2013 1:08 PM in response to tjconn728

Hmm, perhaps whatever you are downloading with is doing the adding... 😕

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tjconn728 Author

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Apr 15, 2013 5:57 PM in response to tjconn728

Ah ha! There was an option for that hidden within all the preference menus. Problem solved, thanks!

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Stop automatic import of mp3 files

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