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I've searched around and haven't found exactly how to solve this. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
My machine froze HARD in Lightroom while editing, computer crashed (brand new top of the line iMac).
I am logged into the same account on my phone as well and share photos between the two. Both devices say that all files are synced.
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Hi Cameron,
The error message indicates that you have a malformed catalog.
Recovery steps depend upon your Catalog’s current Sync Status.
Fully-synced:
If you believe you are fully-synced, or if you have yet to place any assets in Lightroom Desktop, the local MCAT file can be renamed, allowing for the sync of your catalog information down from the cloud, restoring your local catalog.
Synced Instructions:
The Lightroom catalog should now sync from the cloud to your local desktop. This may take some time. Checking with the Cloud icon will update you on the progress. When complete, you will have a new “Managed Catalog.mcat” file. Retain the old MCAT file until you are satisfied of the recovery then the Managed Catalog.old can be deleted.
Not Synced:
If the Lightroom application is not completely synced there are two scenarios:
Scenario 1:
All original images were imported from Lightroom Mobile, Lightroom Web, or were synced from Lightroom Classic as Smart Previews.
Scenario 2:
Some or All original images were imported via the Lightroom CC desktop application.
Windows:
· Navigate to: Users>username>AppData>Local>Adobe>Lightroom CC>Data>Catalog ID string>Originals
Mac:
· Users>username>Pictures>Lightroom Library.lrlibrary
· Right-click on file and select “Show Package Contents”
· Navigate to: > Catalog ID string>Originals
Previous Edits made to unsynced assets which are reimported will not be recoverable.
Let us know if it helps.
Regards,
Sahil