Catalogue backup runs on import

[morris5332]

Running Lightroom CC Classic on Windows 7. Frequently when I import images, a catalogue backup is initiated (Why?) and the import fails. If I exit lightroom, lightroom will not restart with the original catalogue, and I get a message that the catalogue is in use. My computer will not shut down the usual way, so that I have to power off the computer; when I get windows back up, I am able to get back into Lightroom with my original catalogue. I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling lightroom, without any improvement. Need help with troubleshooting.

Thanks,

Morris

[morris5332]

Lightroom is very slow to load, and on the first try I got "non-responding" as soon as I hit Import. The second time I was actually able to import images into my test file, although the process was extremely slow. When I went to print our the destination parent folder, it happened very slowly. I ran my virus program and malware program, found one malware and quarantined;still no improvement in function. The screen shots are attached. I am not sure how to answer your question about read/write, but the properties info look like read and write are enabled.

[Rob_Cullen]

I would be worried about Malware or Viruses! A most likely cause of your 'slow' problems.

Check each Group or User name for permissions in the Properties dialog.

Not sure if this is a problem, but I would remove the (blue) check mark from the "Read only" option-

[morris5332]

Thank you