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Review missing files

A file becomes unavailable when Asset Grove still has a catalog record but can no longer find the original at its saved path.

Missing Files review with one unavailable audio item and safe cleanup choices

  1. Select Review on the missing-files notice or open Pipeline Details.
  2. Review the unavailable filename and location.
  3. Reconnect an offline drive or restore the original to the same path when possible.
  4. Run Scan Library and confirm the item becomes available.
  5. If the original was intentionally removed, select the cleanup action to remove its derived Asset Grove data.

:::warning Cleanup boundary Missing-file cleanup removes the catalog entry, preview, caption, transcript, keywords, and index data held by Asset Grove. It does not delete an original file that still exists elsewhere. :::

If many files suddenly appear missing, stop before cleanup. Check the external drive, mount path, folder name, and macOS authorization first.