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October 1, 2018
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The file could not be written

  • October 1, 2018
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I have a new win10 computer.  I have been able to export files.  Went on a trip for a week.  Came back today I cannot export any files.  I get a window titled: Some export operations were not performed.  The file could not be written.

Have searched for answers.  Cannot find anything that solves the problem.  One place said clear my cache.  It is empty.  Tried uninstalling and reinstalling Lr.  Did not make a difference.

Help please.

Thank you,

Tom

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    Correct answer ManiacJoe

    Using Windows File Explorer, check the security permissions on the folder you are trying to write to.

    At a minimum, your account needs READ and WRITE access.

    Sometimes you need give those privileges to the "everyone" group.

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    axrtuAuthor
    Inspiring
    October 1, 2018

    Thank you Joe, it was to my Desktop and it was set to Read Only.  Big Smiley Face!

    ManiacJoe
    ManiacJoe
    Inspiring
    October 3, 2018

    Glad things are working now.

    Just a word of caution. The "desktop" folder is one of those special folders. Using it as a place for generic files can sometimes get folks into trouble.

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    tomo89657759
    Participating Frequently
    October 3, 2018

    Hello again.  Seeing your last post made me realize that I said Desktop and what I meant was Windows/Web/Wallpaper/My Folder, which is where I put some of my photos to be seen on my Desktop. Sorry for the confusion.  Anyway it was a permissions thing and with help from all who responded, it is now fixed.

    Tom

    MarekMularczyk
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    MarekMularczykCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    October 1, 2018

    Where are you exporting images to? Is the location you're exporting to writeable?

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    axrtuAuthor
    Inspiring
    October 1, 2018

    Thank you Joe, it was to my Desktop and it was set to Read Only.  Big Smiley Face!Thank you Joe, it was to my Desktop and it was Thank you marer1976, it was to the Desktop and it was set to Read Only.  Big Smiley Face!  Had to pick one as the correct answer so I picked the first one, but yours was also the correct answer.

    MarekMularczyk
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    MarekMularczykCommunity Expert
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    October 2, 2018

    Glad you have it working now

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    ManiacJoe
    ManiacJoeCorrect answer
    Inspiring
    October 1, 2018

    Using Windows File Explorer, check the security permissions on the folder you are trying to write to.

    At a minimum, your account needs READ and WRITE access.

    Sometimes you need give those privileges to the "everyone" group.

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