LrC Keeps trying to import files

Forum|Forum|8 months ago
August 1, 2025
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Hey everyone, My LrC keeps trying to import files every few seconds. This just started yesterday but it's drving me crazy. The import window opens and I have to hit "done" or "close" and it's happening every 20 - 30 seconds... Like it's caught in some sort of loop. I can't get any editing done with this happening and I don't know how to make it stop!

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Windows

Per Berntsen

Community Expert

If disabling the Show import dialog option in preferences doesn't help, make sure that AutoPlay is turned off in Windows settings.

johnrellis

Legend

Uncheck the option Preferences > Show Import Dialog When A Memory Card Is Detected. (That option is misnamed -- it really means "Show Import Dialog When Any Storage Device Is Detected".)

If the problem goes away, that indicates the issue is that Windows is telling LR every 30 seconds there's a new device connected. Most likely this is due to a loose cable or port connector, but it could be a failing device or (rarely) a utility running background that creates a new virtual drive every 30 seconds.