I had a new solid state hard drive installed in my computer, which still has the old hard drive too. When installed and opened LR under the new drive, I do not have a library of photos anymore. How can I redirect LR to the old hard drive so I can work on my photos? Is there a way, I am sure there is, I just can not figure it out. Or do I just need to keep working in LR with the old slower hard drive?
I do not have a library of photos anymore.
Your Catalog which remained on the 'old' drive can be opened by a double-click on the catalog.LRCAT file (as yours is named).
When your catalog opens- To re-link the photos on the 'old' drive-
The Drive has most likely changed its Drive Letter (eg. C: > D: )
It is an easy fix to re-direct folders (or the Drive Letter) in the folder panel to their 'new' address.
Full details are here- https://www.lightroomqueen.com/lightroom-photos-missing-fix/
Your answer should be found in Step 2 of the instructions.
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