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May 14, 2019
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LightRoom Import stuck quarter-way

  • May 14, 2019
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Hi there,

I'm importing a set of pictures from a specific year into LR Classic, from my external hard drive.  I'm trying to get organized.

For some reason, a quarter-way through, LightRoom has stopped importing.

It has been stuck at this point (See top left progress bar) for 30 min or so as I was looking for answers.

LR isn't pulling any more photos in.

I did perform my import by selecting the folder on the left and choosing a destination to the right.  Then clicked import.

At about this point it stopped. 
Is there a way to 'kickstart' or restart the import process?

Note, I have specifically clicked on a folder that shows three pics (there are ~2500 imported thus far)

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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    Correct answer GoldingD

    Check the system settings relating to that external hard drive. You are looking for any hibernation possibility’s. Probably in the Power settings

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    GoldingD
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    May 14, 2019

    Check the system settings relating to that external hard drive. You are looking for any hibernation possibility’s. Probably in the Power settings

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      ktj19Author
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      May 14, 2019

      hi there, - I did, usually when this happens, I simply unlock the hard drive and LR continues.  When this happens in that format, typically I can't access the drive.  In this case, however, I am able to access the drive (from finder), open files etc.

      I have turned the sleep timer off too.

      Would closing lightroom and opening again help?

      I appreciate the assistance!

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      ktj19Author
      Participant
      May 14, 2019

      I shutdown and started again.  Seems to have started the import where it began.

      It may have been the drive timed out however, it seems odd as I was accessing files.

      I'll see how it goes over night.

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