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September 1, 2024
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Lightroom Classic encountered error with the local sync

  • September 1, 2024
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Hello all, I am all of the sudden getting this error in my lightroom classic, I am running on a macOS Monterey, the error says that it has encountered an error with the local sync database and needs to quit. I push learn more to restoore from a cloud backup that I do not have, and the instructions that say how to solve make no sense as I don't have any of the files they describe. Does anyone have any extra insight with this error? I've uninstalled and reinstalled and it remains with the same error. Thanks for your help! Kalyn

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Participating Frequently
April 17, 2025

Hi @little heifer  I am having the same problem on my Windows 11 PC, this issuse came up this morning and i am still trying to work out what has gone wrong.

Community Manager
April 17, 2025

Hi @kirstyh83940792
Since this thread is a bit old, it might be best to start a new one with all the details of your issue. That way, your comments won't get lost and you'll get the help you need more quickly. Thanks a bunch!
Cheers, Alek

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F. McLion
Community Expert
Community Expert
September 1, 2024

Forgot to add:

If that does not help, try resetting the preferences, as these are not reset when removing and reinstalling:

https://www.lightroomqueen.com/how-do-i-reset-lightrooms-preferences/

 

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F. McLion
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September 1, 2024

Try if it helps to check the integrity of the catalog as follows:

Hold down the Alt (Opt ?) key while starting LrC. This will show a dialog where you could test the integrity of the current catalog.

 

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jane-e
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September 1, 2024

@little heifer 

 

I've moved your post from CC Desktop to the Lightroom Classic forum for you.

 

Jane