Lr Class import photos locks program

[bentang]

Has anyone figured out a workaround to get Lr Classic Release 9.0 to import .NEF raw files on Windows 10? This problem seems to have been around for months now. Any hope here?

[Rob_Cullen]

To import NEF files shold not need a workaround!. (It works very well for me)

But there are some things you can check-

-Use a Card Reader in preference to the Camera<>USB connection. More secure and faster.

-In the "Source" panel of the Import dialog- Instead of simply selecting a 'Device'- Expand the card folder heirarchy and select the folder of images-  eg. my 102ND750

-Double check the 'Destination' panel to be sure you are copying the camera files to the correct Folder.

-Check that the Folder where you intend to save the files has full Read/Write permissions.

-Check that any External Drive (set as Destination) is connected and accessible.

-Check that you have enough free Drive space for the Imported files.  (Some people suggest as much as 20% minimum free).

Lightroom "Locking" or "Not Responding" often means that Lightroom is having difficulties locating System folders.

Now post any error messages you see when Importing.