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Lenka23696533khvh
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March 22, 2022
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Corrupt catalogue after forced quit Lightroom Classic which can't be fixed

  • March 22, 2022
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Hi there, I was going to import files from my CD card and as it seemed stocked, I forced quit lightroom. I had to pushed it twice as it seemd still busy. After reopening lightroom I was told that the current cataloque (I am using just one) can not be opened because is corrupt. And I can't fix it neither do I have a backup older than december of that catalogue. I can't work! Can anyone help me how to get the cataloque working again? Thank you!

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    Sameer K
    Community Manager
    Sameer KCommunity Manager
    Community Manager
    March 22, 2022

    Hi there, 

     

    Thanks for reaching out. We are sorry about the trouble with Lightroom Classic. We are here to help!

     

    Could you please share the Lightroom Classic version and the operating system you are working on? Please share the error message you see when launching Lightroom Classic.

     

    You can create a new test catalog and merge the existing one with the new one to avoid broken or damaged databases. Copy the primary catalog or the catalog in question and place it on your computer's desktop/internal drive.

    • Press the Alt (Win) or OPT (macOS) when launching Lightroom Classic.
    • Choose the option to create a new catalog and create a new one on the internal drive.

    • In the new catalog, head to File > Import from Another Catalog, as shown below.

    Proceed with merging the corrupted catalog into the newly made, internal storage-based catalog. 

    For more help via video-based steps, check here. See Merging individual catalogs into a master catalog. 

     

    Please let us know if this helps!  

    Regards, 

    Sameer K.

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    Lenka23696533khvhAuthor
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    March 22, 2022
    Dear Sameer, thank you so much for your reply.
    In the mean time - as I was frustrated - I’v got into contact with the help centre of Adobe and send them my corrupt cataloque to see, if they can manage to repair it.

    Many thanks again for your willingness to help!
    kind regards
    Lenka
    Sean McCormack
    Community Expert
    Sean McCormackCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    March 22, 2022

    Hi Lenka, 

    Please let us know how you fare with this. There seems to be lower repair rates recently and I'm wondering if the internal repair tool has kept pace with all the new catalog changes. 

    Sean

    Sean McCormack. Author of 'Essential Development 3'. Magazine Writer. Former Official Fuji X-Photographer.
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