Basically after you remove dead entries add a popup saying how many were removed.
I find it oddly disconcerting that something that time-consuming doesn't produce any feedback.
Full Version: Small idea: Report after "Remove Dead Entries"
Perhaps it could be made in such a way that it is viewed on the console if people wanted to? Just a suggestion... 
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