Issue with LR Classic V11.3.1 auto update with Creative Cloud

Sometimes after an update LrC looses track of where the previous catalog was. When this happens it brings up a new catalog. Use your Operating Systems File Browser to locate the correct catalog, and open it (double click on the catalog).

A possible root cause is your LrC preference file is corrupted.

see:

https://helpx.adobe.com/lightroom-classic/help/setting-preferences-lightroom.html

The preference file can get corrupted leading to buggy behavior. A corrupt preference file will survive uninstalls, updates, and upgrades. By renaming or moving or deleting the preference file you create a situation where LrC will recreate a fresh new one upon startup of LrC. Be aware various settings will revert to defaults.

P.S.

Would recommend that you disable the auto updates. You can still get notice that an update/upgrade exists, but will need to accept the update process. This will allow you to review issues before committing to a possible buggy update.

see:

https://jkost.com/blog/2022/02/disabling-auto-update-for-adobe-applications.html

I've moved this from the Using the Community forum (which is the forum for issues using the forums) to the LRC forum so that proper help can be offered.