Lightroom Classic: Hanging on Import

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I have been having constant problems that are getting worse over time. I started a new catalog, optomized it, done everything i can find online to check. I have windows 10, i use lightroom classic to import files, when i connect my CF or SD card to my card reader and click import it hangs. Especially if I have a large number of photos. I save to 2 diffrent locations upon import for redundancy.

Rikk Flohr · Answer

I am sorry to hear about your import issues, Paul.

With Lightroom closed: Can you see your card reader in Windows Explorer? If so, can you drag files from the card to a Desktop Folder? If you disconnect your Card Reader from the machine and then launch Lightroom will it import the folder you've just populated?

Reetesh Mukul · Answer

@Paul Hagen: Additionally please provide number of files you are trying to Import. Version of your CF/SD Card will also help. If you leave it to Import, does it show any progress?

evikne71 · Answer

I've had the same problem for a long time. I use the newest Mac OS (have had the issue through several updates) and import from a Lexar 32GB SDHC II put directly into the Mac's card slot.

The issue appears from time to time, quite often, but I don't think the number of images on the card has any infuence. The only way to escape when it hangs, is to force quit and start over again.

I don't think I have experienced this problem if I first copy the files to the computer and import from there. So this is of course a simple workaraound, only slightly more cumbersome.

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