I cannot import photos into LRC! received 'could not copy a file to the destination folder because it is not writable' regular LR works fine. How do I fix this?"

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I cannot import photos into LRC! received 'could not copy a file to the destination folder because it is not writable” Regular LR works fine. How do I fix this? Not using a mac.

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The message says it all. Check what destination folder is selected in the right panel of the import dialog. Lightroom Classic does not have permissions to write to just any folder. Some folders are off limits. Post a screenshot of the import dialog if you do not understand.

-- Johan W. Elzenga

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Merry_Lightningbd4aAuthor

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Fixed!!! Thank you everyone!!!

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dj_paige

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Fixed!!! Thank you everyone!!!

Please help everyone out. Tell us which of the suggestions in this thread was the actual fix?

And mark the reply that was correct as the Correct Answer.

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dj_paige

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SOmetimes the Destination folder in the Import dialog box changes accidentally. You could try changing it back to some folder that worked before.

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JohanElzenga

Correct answer

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The message says it all. Check what destination folder is selected in the right panel of the import dialog. Lightroom Classic does not have permissions to write to just any folder. Some folders are off limits. Post a screenshot of the import dialog if you do not understand.

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-- Johan W. Elzenga

I cannot import photos into LRC! received 'could not copy a file to the destination folder because it is not writable” Regular LR works fine. How do I fix this? Not using a mac.

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