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Gwyn5C34
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January 1, 2021
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What does "analysis running" mean?

I have just imported bulk files to my new Macbook. Some have arrived in multiples and when I try to remove them I get a message that "analysis is running" and I am unable to get rid of them. Help?

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Greg_S.
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January 1, 2021

When you import files into the catalog, they are analyzed for a number of purposes including creating smart tags, face recognition and AutoCreations.  On a large catalog, this analysis can take a long time.  However, if you really want to delete some files, go to Edit>Preferences>Media Analysis and uncheck all the boxes.  Reboot and you should be allowed to delete your files.  You can then turn the media analysis back on.

 

BTW, I know almost nothing about Macs. But, hopefully, this will solve your immediate issue.

 

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Greg_S.
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January 1, 2021

When you import files into the catalog, they are analyzed for a number of purposes including creating smart tags, face recognition and AutoCreations.  On a large catalog, this analysis can take a long time.  However, if you really want to delete some files, go to Edit>Preferences>Media Analysis and uncheck all the boxes.  Reboot and you should be allowed to delete your files.  You can then turn the media analysis back on.

 

BTW, I know almost nothing about Macs. But, hopefully, this will solve your immediate issue.

 

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    Gwyn5C34Author
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    January 2, 2021
    Many thanks Greg_S
    I have followed your advice and it has worked.
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