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How to stop auto-import when USB inserted (while option has been turned off in settings)

  • June 4, 2018
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Lightroom 7.3.1. keeps opening the import dialog whenever I insert a USB drive into my computer. This "open import" setting has been turned off in Preferences but it opens regardless.

Anyone ideas????

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    Daniel27543550s2rx
    Participant
    August 16, 2023

    [Solved] Windows Autoplay settings!

    For Windows 10: Open start menu> type "Settings"> Search Settings for "AutoPlay Settings">For Removable Drive or Memory Card, my recommendation is to change to "Open folder to view files (file explorer)" or "Take no Action".


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    wardacameron
    Participating Frequently
    February 13, 2019

    The answer is on the first tab of the preferences (Edit-Preferences). Under Import Options the first checkbox is to "Show import dialog when a memory card is detected". Deselect this option.

      Ricky336
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      Ricky336Community Expert
      Community Expert
      June 4, 2018

      Just a thought - have you looked at the auto play option with USB devices. A dropped down window should open when you plug in a USB device allowing you to choose what action to take. Trying choosing 'Take no action'. See if this works.

      If not, right click on your USB device and open Autoplay. It might help!

        Ian Lyons
        Community Expert
        Ian LyonsCommunity Expert
        Community Expert
        June 4, 2018

        If using Mac then try disabling from Image Capture application. I can't help with Windows.

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        Rudgr.comAuthor
        Inspiring
        June 4, 2018

        It;s Windows 10 - thank you though for replying

        AxelMatt
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        AxelMattCommunity Expert
        Community Expert
        June 4, 2018

        Take a look here: http://www.thewindowsclub.com/set-autoplay-defaults-windows-10

        There you can configure what is done when a memory card is detected.

        My System: Intel i7-8700K - 64GB RAM - NVidia Geforce RTX 3060 - Windows 11 Pro 25H2 -- LR-Classic 15 - Photoshop 27 - Nik Collection 8 - PureRAW 5 - Topaz Photo
        F. McLion
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        F. McLionCommunity Expert
        Community Expert
        June 4, 2018

        ... and your OS is .. ?

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        Rudgr.comAuthor
        Inspiring
        June 4, 2018

        My bad, Windows 10

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