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Can't open Lightroom Catalog from saved backups on my PC

  • August 2, 2024
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I'm using Version 13.3 of LRC on a PC, Windows 11.  I am unable to open any of my saved catalog backups.  When I click on the zip file, I get the following error message.  I am storing my backup catalogs on my OneDrive so they are also backed up to the cloud.  I have set the permisssions on the LRC folder in my Onedrive to full access - read/write/edit.  I would greatly appreciate any advice!

 

 

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Correct answer AxelMatt
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... I have set the permisssions on the LRC folder in my Onedrive to full access - read/write/edit.  I would greatly appreciate any advice!

 

By @miranda22194250t8lp

 

You can't open a catalog from OneDrive. Copy the zip file to your loacal drive and unzip it as @GoldingD wrote.

 

 

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GoldingD
GoldingD
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August 2, 2024
 I have set the permisssions on the LRC folder in my Onedrive to full access - read/write/edit.

Oh, I missed that bit. Hat tip to AxelMatt.

LrC and OneDrive, Bad, very bad. for backups OK, for working Bad, very bad.

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    miranda22194250t8lpAuthor
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    August 3, 2024
    Thank you so much!
    AxelMatt
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    AxelMattCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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    August 2, 2024
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    ... I have set the permisssions on the LRC folder in my Onedrive to full access - read/write/edit.  I would greatly appreciate any advice!

     

    By @miranda22194250t8lp

     

    You can't open a catalog from OneDrive. Copy the zip file to your loacal drive and unzip it as @GoldingD wrote.

     

     

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      GoldingD
      GoldingD
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      August 2, 2024

      You need to unzip the file.

       

      Typically these are the steps taken when trying to use a backup catalog.Typically due to a corrupt catalog.

       

      • Rename or move the corrupt catalog
      • Copy the backup and locate it in the hard drive, in the folder the corrupt  catalog is/was in
      • Unzip the copy
      • Double click on the copy.
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