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June 22, 2020
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Can't trash photos accidentally locked - how to unlock?

  • June 22, 2020
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This is a first in many years using Lightroom.  Certain (not all) of my recent photos may have been accidentally locked in the editing process, and can't be trashed.  How do I unlock them so I can delete?  And where is the icon indicating they've been locked?

 

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    ExploreAuthor
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    June 23, 2020

    Here it is....

     

    Just Shoot Me
    Just Shoot Me
    Legend
    June 23, 2020

    First you are in Survey mode. Go to Loupe view.

    Where Exactly is this file stored, on what drive and in what folder?

    Does that file actual exist on you hard drive?

     

    I asked for a screen shot of the Full Window. That would be with the 2 side panels shown.

    Something like this.

     

     

     

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    lh2staging
    Participant
    November 22, 2021

    This is a simple fix, if its a PC, simply go to the folder your files are contained, select all, go to properties and de-select read only.

     

    You can rename and do what you need to from here out in lightroom.

    Just Shoot Me
    Just Shoot Me
    Legend
    June 23, 2020

    There is no Lock function in LrC.

     

    You need to post a screen shot of what ytou are seeing. Best is to post the full LrC window, not just a portion of it.

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    ExploreAuthor
    Known Participant
    June 23, 2020

    OK, I have the screenshot but the reply window doesn't seem to allow simple uploading of the png image.  This is not a photo, video, or link.  When I try to upload it as a photo, only a small portion appears.  Solution?

    AxelMatt
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    AxelMattCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    June 23, 2020

    Save the screenshot as png or jpg, then use a web browser to visit the forum. 

    Paste the screenhsot in the reply box, or click the Insert image icon in the toolbar. 

      

     

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