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MountainPapaJim
Inspiring
October 19, 2017
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Deleted Clips Reappear

  • October 19, 2017
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After adding media the timeline shows clips from previous renderings.  I close Premiere Elements 15 and restart it but when I add new media the old media still appears on the timeline.  ?? I must be doing something wrong and would appreciate any advice on how to correct this issue.

Jim

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    Correct answer MountainPapaJim

    Steve, one additional point.  In addition to removing those folders after each use I also need to restart the program.  Otherwise, when I add new files the timeline loads with the prior clips that were deleted.

    Jim


    Will assume there is no definite resolution to this issue so this will be my final comment and will mark as complete.  The problem does not occur with files captured on my digital camcorder and downloaded to computer.  The issue originated with old movies copied from VHS or Mini VHS tapes to DVD and subsequently downloaded to computer from DVD to save as MP4's.  Hope this helps in your future research to possibly ultimately determine the cause.

    Thanks for all your help.

    Jim

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    Steve Grisetti
    Legend
    October 20, 2017

    Try deleting EVERYTHING that's in the Common folder EXCEPT the Essential Graphics folder. (There's nothing there the program won't recreate if it needs it.)

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    MountainPapaJimAuthor
    Inspiring
    October 20, 2017

    Steve,

    That works providing I delete those folders after each project.

    Also, I don't see the Essential Graphics folder and maybe that is the basis of my issue.

    I also noticed I still have some remnants or folders related to PE9 after I upgraded to PE15.  I don't see anything related to PE9 under programs in Control Panel so nothing else to remove.

    Thanks for all your help,

    Jim

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    MountainPapaJimAuthor
    Inspiring
    October 20, 2017

    Steve, one additional point.  In addition to removing those folders after each use I also need to restart the program.  Otherwise, when I add new files the timeline loads with the prior clips that were deleted.

    Jim

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    Steve Grisetti
    Legend
    October 19, 2017

    That is very weird.

    What processor do you have with how much RAM? What graphics card do you have? I wonder if we're dealing with some odd resource issue.

    Have you gone to the AMD, nVidia or Intel site to ensure you have the latest drivers for your graphics card?

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    MountainPapaJimAuthor
    Inspiring
    October 19, 2017

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    MountainPapaJimAuthor
    Inspiring
    October 19, 2017

    No I have not checked for latest video drivers but will do it now.

    Peru Bob
    Community Expert
    Peru BobCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    October 19, 2017

    Try clearing the Media Cache.

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    MountainPapaJimAuthor
    Inspiring
    October 19, 2017

    Hello there Peru Bob.  Have tried that by deleting all in cache.  Afraid to admit it but have been dealing with this problem for a few days.  Thanks for your reply

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    Steve Grisetti
    Legend
    October 19, 2017

    How are the clips appearing?

    Are they literally on the timeline or do you just see them when you play your timeline?

    if you see them when you play the timeline, do they appear briefly or in their entirety?

    You could well be deleting with a stray frame or two that's been left on your timeline -- but from your description it's hard to say.

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