Hi @JamesInAustin, Thank you for the additional information. This is interesting, so let's try a few more things. Thank you, @Conrad_C, for clarifying the steps.
1. Check Permissions for Specific Folders: While the MacBook HD and Users folders have read access at the everyone level, it's important to check the specific folders where the photos are stored. Ensure that these folders have read and write permissions for your user account.
2. Repair Disk Permissions: Sometimes, repairing disk permissions can resolve issues related to file access. To do this, Open the Disk Utility app. Selecting the startup disk. Clicking on "First Aid" and then "Run" to repair disk permissions.
3. Disable Plugins: Sometimes, plugins can interfere with Lightroom's functionality. To see if the issue continues, please try turning off all plugins. You can do this by going to File > Plug-in Manager and unchecking the plugins.
4. Create a New Catalog: If the issue persists, try creating a new catalog and importing the photos into the new catalog. This can help determine if the problem is related to the catalog itself.
5. Check for Conflicting Software: Ensure that no other applications or background processes might interfere with Lightroom's ability to move files. Temporarily turning off antivirus software or other security applications might help identify if they are causing the issue.
I hope these additional steps help resolve the issue. We will keep trying to get this resolved! ^CH
First, let me give a GREAT BIG THANK YOU to everyone that has responded to my plea for help. I have reviewed all of them and tried 99% of the suggestions. Unfortunately, nothing I did fixed the problem.
However, I have found a work around that seems to be fixing the problem. It’s just slow and painful.
My setup is rather simple. I have some of my active photographic sessions stored locally, with each session is in its own folder. Most of my photographs are saved on a removable SSD drive. I discovered (somewhat late because I don’t keep the SSD connected all of the time) that I did not have any problems moving files on the SSD. I only had problems moving files on the local drive.
My solution is to move a local folder and files to the removable SSD using LightRoom. I then created a subfolder called MoveTest. I would move a couple of files into the test folder. So far, this has always worked. I then moved the files back and deleted the test folder. I would then move the folder and files back to the local drive. I went through the same test process as described above. AND IT WORKS! I could move files without any loss of edits to my photos.
I have tested this process with 3 different folders/files. So far the process is working. Now I need to repeat the process on the remaining folders/files. There is lots of GB worth of folders/files, so I will be busy this evening.
I wish I could tell you why this works, but I can’t. My only answer is voodoo magic!
Again a GREAT BIG THANK YOU to everyone!
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