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Ed_Nes
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Apr 22, 2025 10:05 PM UTC
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проблема с локальным каталогом - local directory problem

When working with Adobe Lightroom I received an error - a problem with the local directory -, restarting the program does not help. At the same time, the Adome Lightroom Classic program works properly. How can I restore the functionality of the new Adobe Lightroom?

 

При работе с Adobe Lightroom получил ошибку - проблема с локальным каталогом -, перезапуск программы не помогает. При этом программа Adome Lightroom Classic работает исправно. Как мне вернуть работоспособность новой Adobe Lightroom ?

Anshul_Saini
Anshul_SainiCorrect answer
Community Manager
Apr 23, 2025 5:49 AM UTC

Thanks for the update, @Ed_Nes. It's great to hear the directory issue is sorted out!

 

To clarify your question:

"Do I need to store the original files on another local drive?"
“If after importing to JPG, do I still store them in other drives?”

It sounds like you’re importing JPG files into Lightroom and wondering whether you should also save copies somewhere else outside Lightroom. Even if the files are JPGs, it is always a good idea to keep a separate backup, ideally on another drive (external or cloud-based). Lightroom doesn’t physically move the original files unless you specify a storage location (under Preferences > Local Storage). Depending on your sync settings, it either references them or uploads them to the cloud. As you’re using Lightroom (cloud version), the originals get uploaded to Adobe Cloud. But it’s still best to store a redundant backup on a separate drive — just in case. Think Lightroom as a powerful editor and organizer, not a file backup solution.

 

So yes, whether you’re importing RAW or JPGs, always keep a backup of your original files in a separate, safe location. It’s just good data hygiene.

 

I hope that helps!

 

Best,

Anshul Saini

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Ed_NesAuthor
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Apr 23, 2025 3:45 AM UTC

Thank you, deleting the folder Data helped, C:>users>username>AppData>Local>Adobe>Lightroom CC>Data , I used the latest version Lightroom CC 8.2, Windows 10. 
I used the mobile version, so I checked via my mobile phone if all the files in the cloud were OK. Do I need to store the original files on another local drive? If after importing to JPG, do I still store them in other drives?

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Anshul_Saini
Community Manager
Anshul_SainiCommunity ManagerCorrect answer
Community Manager
Apr 23, 2025 5:49 AM UTC

Thanks for the update, @Ed_Nes. It's great to hear the directory issue is sorted out!

 

To clarify your question:

"Do I need to store the original files on another local drive?"
“If after importing to JPG, do I still store them in other drives?”

It sounds like you’re importing JPG files into Lightroom and wondering whether you should also save copies somewhere else outside Lightroom. Even if the files are JPGs, it is always a good idea to keep a separate backup, ideally on another drive (external or cloud-based). Lightroom doesn’t physically move the original files unless you specify a storage location (under Preferences > Local Storage). Depending on your sync settings, it either references them or uploads them to the cloud. As you’re using Lightroom (cloud version), the originals get uploaded to Adobe Cloud. But it’s still best to store a redundant backup on a separate drive — just in case. Think Lightroom as a powerful editor and organizer, not a file backup solution.

 

So yes, whether you’re importing RAW or JPGs, always keep a backup of your original files in a separate, safe location. It’s just good data hygiene.

 

I hope that helps!

 

Best,

Anshul Saini

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    Anshul_Saini
    Community Manager
    Anshul_SainiCommunity Manager
    Community Manager
    Apr 23, 2025 1:38 AM UTC

    Hey @Ed_Nes,

     

    Thanks for sharing all the details. Before we troubleshoot, please ensure all the data is backed up locally or on the cloud.

     

    You can log on to Lightroom Web (https://adobe.ly/3LUKpiM) to check and confirm everything is synced.

     

    If everything is synced, then please try the suggestion on this community post similar to your issue and see if that helps (https://adobe.ly/3EmI0xc).

     

    If this doesn't help, could you please share the version of Lightroom along with the version of the operating system? Please confirm if you have set up 'Storage location for originals' under Lightroom > Preferences > Local Storage. 

     

    Let me know how it goes.

     

    Best,

    Anshul Saini

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