Laptop unable to open Lightroom
4.5
Lightroom won't launch or shows a "Catalog is corrupt" error.
Symptoms
- Catalog error
- App crash
- No response
Possible Causes
- Corrupt catalog file
- Permissions issue
- Graphics driver bug
Step-by-Step Fix
1
Repair Catalog
Use the built-in repair tool when prompted.
2
Disable Graphics Acceleration
Go to Preferences > Performance and uncheck "Use Graphics Processor".
3
Check Disk Permissions
Ensure you have full access to the catalog folder.
When to See a Technician
Always keep backups of your Lightroom catalog; it's the most important file in your photo library.
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