Transferring files to new computer

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May 27, 2022
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I have to replace my old computer so I need to transfer my LR Catalog and preview files. I have saved my catalog to an external hard drive. But can someone please tell me how to find the preview files so that I can save those as well?

My version of LR Classic is the most recent 11.3.1

Thank you for your help!

Windows

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Dale24634156gxuuAuthor

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I've run into what looks like it could be a problem. When I import my photos into Lightroom Classic I find them in a photos folder in One Drive. I had disabled One Drive on that computer because it was making life miserable. On my new computer One Drive has been uninstalled. So my question is this: If I copy my photos from the Picture folder under "Quick Access" and not from the picture folder in One Drive listed under "This PC" will they be the same pictures? Or do I need to rename that path in Lightroom before I do anything? This is so confusing!

Dale

dj_paige

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If I copy my photos from the Picture folder under "Quick Access" and not from the picture folder in One Drive listed under "This PC" will they be the same pictures?

I'm not sure people here can determine the answer. You can determine the answer by looking at what is in these folders.

In any event, you should be following the instructions given above from lightroomqueen.com exactly. There is no Importing in this process. There is no synchronizing folders in this process. Do not make up your own steps. Do not skip steps (except for the part about moving cross-platform if that doesn't apply to you, then skip it).