lightroom cannot use the catalog named "Lightroom catalog v14-2" because it is not writeable and can

[ronbyram]

got this error trying to start LRC   Ive rebooted etc not sure what to do.  windows 11  LRC 14.3.1 

[kglad]

in the future, to find the best place to post your message, use the list here, https://community.adobe.com/

p.s. i don't think the adobe website, and forums in particular, are easy to navigate, so don't spend a lot of time searching that forum list. do your best and we'll move the post (like this one has already been moved) if it helps you get responses.

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[GoldingD]

Perhaps:

• https://helpx.adobe.com/lightroom-classic/kb/lightroom-error-catalog-cannot-be-opened-lrcat-lock.htm...
• https://www.google.com/search?q=because+it+is+not+writable+and+cannot+be+opened+windows+lightroom+cl...