Accidentally removed catalog folder! Help

Help! Help! I do not want to re-develop 1000+ photos in lightroom.
Incident: In helping to clean up my photo directory, i started consolidating and moving folders around in my HDD. However in doing so, I also accidently removed one of the 'catalog folder' in my Lightroom (so the original photos are still there in the physical folder, but i can't see it anymore in Lightroom). Now if I try to import the folder back into Lightroom, all my developed settings are lost (i.e. everything reverts back to the original settings).
After searching around the forums/discussion, I tried using the Find Missing Photos function and the Sychronize Folder function, both does not help with my problem. Unfortunately, my catalog backup is also a week old, so that wouldn't have my recently developed settings?
Can anyone tell me if there is a way to retrieve the removed catalog folder with all the previously developed settings?
Any help will be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

Can anyone tell me if there is a way to retrieve the removed catalog folder with all the previously developed settings?
Perhaps you could clarify what you mean by "removed". You used that word several times.
To me, it means you deleted the folder. Is that what you did? If so, then try the following in order:
look in the trash
use a backup of your catalog (oh wait, you said the most recent one isn't recent enough)
last resort, try a program called an "undelete utility" which might be able to recover the catalog file
Other suggestions: maybe you want to use a more frequent backup scheme. More importantly, stop moving things around outside of Lightroom. This only causes problems unless you really really really know what you are doing. Just get out of the habit of managing things in Windows Explorer or Mac Finder, and then these issues don't happen at all. If you read the forums, this is a regularly mentioned crisis, and it is easily avoided by not managing photos and catalogs outside of LR.

Similar Messages

  • I accidentally remove 'Profile' Please help me to recover

    Name: iPhone
    Software Version: 5.0.1
    S/N: JF133K88DZZ
    I accidentally remove the 'Profile' please help me to recover.

    I have the same problem as above. I have also tried answering the security question, which is my birthdate, but I am getting the following error message " The authentication information provided does not match our records. Please verify your personal information and try again".
    I have checked everywhere to get the "sent message" as well. Please help me to get back my old Apple ID!

  • Accidentally moved a folder-help

    I am running Windows XP and use Adobe Photoshop Album Starter Edition 3.2 to download & view my pictures from my camera's memory card. I was trying to put some pictures on a cd (using Windows Explorer) and accidentally moved a picture folder (I'll call it Beach) into another picture folder (I'll call it Sports). The "Beach" folder shows up in the "Sports" folder but properties show that the "Beach" folder is empty. When I go to view the photos in Adobe, I see the annoying red reconnect symbol in the "Beach" folder and I cannot view the photos at all. I have read the forums and see that others have had this problem but cannot seem to find a solution. I have tried right clicking a picture in the folder and selecting "reconnect". It then searches forever and comes up with another box that says "The source file(s) you've selected annot be found at the locations stored in the catalog. They may have been moved and/or renamed. Please reconnect these catalog items to their source files." I can't reconnect the files because the "Beach" folder is empty. I didn't delete anything, but the folder is still empty. I know this is lengthy but was hoping if I gave enough info that someone would be able to help... Any suggestions?

    Somehow, when you moved the Beach folder into the Sports folder, the images
    seem to have been deleted. (I'm assuming here that you've opened up the
    Beach folder and it's empty)
    I hate to say it, but you may be out of luck. There's nothing Starter
    Edition can do to help. It thinks the photos are in Beach, but they are not
    there. The image that you are seeing in Starter Edition is just a low
    resolution thumbnail copy that SE made when you first imported the photos.
    It does not actually manage or keep the real image file. That's Windows job.
    About the only thing to do at this point is use Window Search to search you
    entire hard drive for the photos. Pick one of them, get the filename, and
    search for it. If you find one, chances are the rest of them will be there.
    Good luck
    Bob

  • Another Zen V+, accidentally deleted wallpaper folder, help on restoratio

    I accidentally deleted the pre-made wall papers folder with all of the samples in it when clearing out all of the sample files. I want to use one of my own pictures for the wall paper, but when I made my own "Wall Papers" folder, and put the picture in, the Zen V+ under Pictures>Wall Paper it says there are no acti've Wall Papers. Is there a way to reformat the firmware completely? I tried updating it and that did nothing at all.
    Thanks Alex

    No, they haven't. Go to http://www.epizenter.net/e07_plugins...php?47589.post. They're all there, at least when I go there in my browser. EDIT: Ouch I see what you mean. But If you search Preloaded Wallpapers, they do show up. Anyway, I'll put them here. Sorry if I'm doing anything wrong guys, haven't seen many photos in the forums. Ozzey?<img height="28" alt="" width="28" src="http://www.epizenter.net/e07_files/public/5987722_409_FT47589_wallpaperpattern2.jpg">?<img height="28" alt="" width="28" src="http://www.epizenter.net/e07_files/public/5987722_409_FT47589_wallpaperstar3.jpg">?<img height="28" alt="" width="28" src="http://www.epizenter.net/e07_files/public/5987722_409_FT47589_wallpaperpattern2.jpg">?<img height="28" alt="" width="28" src="http://www.epizenter.net/e07_files/public/5987722_409_FT47589_wallpaperpattern3.jpg">?<img height="28" alt="" width="28" src="http://www.epizenter.net/e07_files/public/5987722_409_FT47589_wallpaperstar.jpg">?<img height="28" alt="" width="28" src="http://www.epizenter.net/e07_files/public/5987722_409_FT47589_wallpaperstar2.jpg">??<img height="28" alt="" width="28" src="http://www.epizenter.net/e07_files/public/5987722_409_FT47589_wallpaperstar4.jpg">?<img height="59" alt="" width="59" src="http://www.epizenter.net/e07_files/public/5987722_409_FT47589_wallpaperstar5.jpg">?<img height="28" alt="" width="28" src="http://www.epizenter.net/e07_files/public/5987722_409_FT47589_wallpaperzen.jpg">?<img height="28" alt="" width="28" src="http://www.epizenter.net/e07_files/public/5987722_409_FT47589_wallpaperzen2.jpg">?<img height="28" alt="" width="28" src="http://www.epizenter.net/e07_files/public/5987722_409_FT47589_wallpaperzenv.jpg">?<img height="28" alt="" width="28" src="http://www.epizenter.net/e07_files/public/5987722_409_FT47589_wallpaperzenv2.jpg">?<img height="442" alt="" width="450" src="http://www.epizenter.net/e07_files/public/5987722_409_FT47589_bali.jpg">?<img height="450" alt="" width="450" src="http://www.epizenter.net/e07_files/public/5987722_409_FT47589_disney_in_tokyo.jpg">?<img height="450" alt="" width="450" src="http://www.epizenter.net/e07_files/public/5987722_409_FT47589_esplanade.jpg">?<img height="468" alt="" width="468" src="http://www.epizenter.net/e07_files/public/5987722_409_FT47589_london_eye.jpg">?<img height="468" alt="" width="540" src="http://www.epizenter.net/e07_files/public/5987722_409_FT47589_seville.jpg">?<img height="468" alt="" width="486" src="http://www.epizenter.net/e07_files/public/5987722_409_FT47589_sunset_from_my_window.jpg">?<i mg height="432" alt="" width="432" src="http://www.epizenter.net/e07_files/public/5987330_409_FT47589_buying_tibits.jpg">?<img height="468" alt="" width="468" src="http://www.epizenter.net/e07_files/public/5987330_409_FT47589_cycling_by_the_sea.jpg">?<img height="450" alt="" width="450" src="http://www.epizenter.net/e07_files/public/5987330_409_FT47589_jumping_star.jpg">?<img height="468" alt="" width="468" src="http://www.epizenter.net/e07_files/public/5987330_409_FT47589_surfer_in_santa_cruz.jpg">?<im g height="468" alt="" width="468" src="http://www.epizenter.net/e07_files/public/5986830_409_FT47589_a_wild_turkey.jpg">?<img height="450" alt="" width="450" src="http://www.epizenter.net/e07_files/public/5986830_409_FT47589_bird.jpg">?<img height="468" alt="" width="468" src="http://www.epizenter.net/e07_files/public/5986830_409_FT47589_butterfly_resting_on_leaf.jpg" >?<img height="468" alt="" width="540" src="http://www.epizenter.net/e07_files/public/5986830_409_FT47589_looking_cows.jpg">?<img height="468" alt="" width="468" src="http://www.epizenter.net/e07_files/public/5986830_409_FT47589_sun_rays.jpg">?<img height="468" alt="" width="468" src="http://www.epizenter.net/e07_files/public/5986830_409_FT47589_vibrant_sunny_flowers.jpg">?Me ssage Edited by Ozzey on 0-30-200703:58 PM
    Message Edited by Ozzey on 0-30-200704:00 PM

  • Catalog/Folder help needed.

    How do I reinstate catalogs/folders in LR5?  Background is that when preparing to upgrade from LR4 to LR5, I decided to take time to delete some photos.  Suddenly, all photos completely disappeared.  After doing a net search I was able to get them back but all photos were shown together; all catalog/folders are gone.  I decided to import into LR5 anyway thinking to fix everything there.  But, I am unable to create separate folders.  Unless I've missed it, I find no instructions in Tutorials for such a situation.

    Juanitahere wrote:
    As previously stated, there are folders with dates that contain photos. 
    Yes, this seems to be clear, you can see date based folders (date named folders?) that contain photos by using Finder.  Yes?
    Meanwhile the same photos can be seen in LR but not their parent folders?
    Any folder I designated with a specific word does not open. 
    But here, I'm afraid, I do not understand what you mean.  Is this still within Finder or in LR?

  • Accidentally renamed "Music" folder - help!

    I just did something really stupid. I renamed my "Music" folder (in the Finder sidebar... I also have lots of audio recordings, so I renamed it "Music/Recordings"
    When I opened iTunes, my entire library had disappeared.. and earlier when I was clicking on the "Music" folder, I got a message saying the volume could not be found.
    I tried searching in my home folder from the Finder sidebar, and I see my original "Music" folder with nothing in it... and the one I renamed "Music/Recordings" with my iTunes library and other sound files.
    Now, how do I go back to where I was before I renamed everything... and get everything back in my Music folder?
    Thanks!!!

    The best solution is to put things back as they were by…
    1) Restart
    2) Delete the "Music" folder, the one with nothing in it
    3) Rename the "Music/Recordings" folder back to "Music"
    4) Restart
    … and everything should now be back to what it was.

  • Can not update -'Error -36' I REMOVED Music folder FROM IPod!!!!!!

    Hello!
    I accidentely removed whole folder (directory for music) from iPod several days ago.
    As a result my ipod is just empty- no music inside and I can not update that- because iTunes can't find the way.
    It says : ' unknown error -36 '
    Please tell me how I can resolve the issue?
      Windows XP  
    pc   Windows XP  

    Hi zen-an
    Welcome to Apple Discussions
    Does this link help?
    -36 or "Disk cannot be read from or written to" error syncing iPod in iTunes
    Regards,
    Colin R.

  • I accidentally removed a favorites folder in Safari...what can I do to recover it???

    I accidentally removed a favorites folder in Safari...what can I do to recover it??? Please HELP!

    My Macbook was upgraded to Yosemite...

  • Hello! I was on my Mac and then I clicked on iTunes. Then I clicked on iTunes, and accidentally removed my device from my Mac, how can I get it back? Also when I plug my iPod into the computer, it downloads everything, how can I stop this. please help!thx

    Hello! I was on my Mac and then I clicked on iTunes. Then I clicked on Account, and accidentally removed my device from my Mac, how can I get it back? Also when I plug my iPod into the computer, it downloads everything that is on my computer, how can I stop this. please help! please help!!!!!!thank you

    Is the iPod still singed into the account isn Settings>iTunes and App Stores and SettingsZ>iCloudl? If it is then I would not be concerned.
    Also see:
    iTunes Store: Associating a device or computer to your Apple ID
    since you may have started the 90 day window.
    For the other "problem", go to iTunes>Preferences>Devices and check the box that says Prevent iPod....automatically syncing.

  • I accidentally removed iphoto from dock, please help?

    I accidentally removed iphoto from dock, please help?
    iPhoto isn't in my applications to I can't drag it to dock.  All images and movies are still on Mac (heart did stop as I thought I'd lost everything and nearly cried) but I don't know how to get iPhoto back.  I'm worried about trying different things as don't want to lose anything on Mac.  Noticed that I haven't been using Time Machine and bought a couple of years ago so not sure what operating with.  I have our 2 CDs from when we bought the Mac - 13-inch Macbook Pro (Mac OS X Install DVD) and 13 inch MacBook Pro (Applications Install DVD).  My photos are not backed up so not sure if I need to do this first - can I back up to iCLoud or do I need newer software?
    Any help would be greatly appreciated - need lots of step by step instructions though!

    All images and movies are still on Mac
    Of course they are.  Deleting an app doesn't delete the files that's in it.

  • Accidentally removed from,sharing and permissions the admin user,and now i do not when i find the home icon at my computer i do not have permmission,and the mac does not works properly,lots of question mark at the dock ,please help

    accidentally removed from,sharing and permissions the admin user,and now i do not when i find the home icon at my computer i do not have permmission,and the mac does not works properly,lots of question mark at the dock ,please help

    I'm going to assume that since you deleted your hard drive and all its files, you had a backup, yes? If the backup has an OS (bootable clone), then you can boot into it by holding down the option key when you start up you iMac and choose the backup drive. Then use Carbon Copy Cloner or Super Duper to copy the files back to your iMac.

  • Recover a personal folder placed on sidebar, accidentally removed

    How do I recover a personal folder placed on the sidebar, accidentally removed by r-click "remove folder"?

    It just removed the alias to the real folder. In Finder, locate the original folder. Click and drag that folder back into the sidebar, position in Favorites where you want it, and then release.

  • I accidentally removed my Downloads Folder from my Dock.  How do I get it back?  Thank you.

    I accidentally removed my Downloads Folder from my Dock.  How do I get it back?  Thank you.

    Charlie,
    Thank you.  Much appreciated.  I do have an additional question... when I tried to follow your folloiwng guidance..
    "One way to go to your home folder is to select "Got to Folder..." in the Finder Go menu and enter a tilde (~), then press return."
    I couldn't make it work no matter how I entered it.  Maybe I don't understand what you mean by the (~).  I'm a novice as you can probably already tell.   - Terry

  • I accidentally removed the applications folder from my dock - how do I get it back?

    I accidentally removed the applications folder from my dock - how do I get it back?

    PS I tried dragging it back to the dock to the right and the left sides, and nothing shows up - it acts as if I didn't drag anything at all.

  • I accidentally remove Quicktime

    i accidentally remove Quicktime and now my itunes wont open.
    i have just enter a hugh list to my library and i did not make a backup yet. is there a way too keep itunes library. i try to reinstall quicktime again but with no succes. it took me days to make that library and are in no mood to do it agian. so your help is most welcome
    Ipod (30gb)   Windows XP Pro  

    Remove iTunes and reinstall.
    Your iTunes music is not going anywhere.
    Completely Remove iTunes and QuickTime
    "Note: Songs you purchased from the iTunes Store or imported from CDs are saved in your My Music folder by default and are not deleted by removing iTunes.
    1 - Quit iTunes.
    2 - On the Start menu, click Control Panel.
    3 - In Control Panel, open Add or Remove Programs.
    4 - Select iTunes from the list of currently installed programs, then click Remove.
    5 - When asked if you would like to remove iTunes, select Yes.
    6 - After the uninstallation is complete, do not restart if you are prompted to.
    7 - If other entries were present for iTunes remove those as well.
    8 - In Add or Remove Programs, remove any iPod Updater applications that are listed in the same fashion as iTunes was removed.
    9 - In Add or Remove Programs, remove any QuickTime installations that are listed in the same fashion as iTunes was removed.
    10 - Restart your computer.
    11 - After the computer restarts, open Local Disk C: in My Computer or whichever disk programs are installed on.
    12 - Open the Program Files folder.
    13 - Right-click the iTunes folder and select Delete and choose Yes when asked to confirm the deletion. Note: This folder may have already been deleted if iTunes was successfully removed in steps 1-8.
    14 - Right click the iPod folder and select Delete and choose Yes when asked to confirm the deletion.
    15 - Right-click the QuickTime folder and select Delete and choose Yes when asked to confirm the deletion.
    16 - Delete the QuickTime and QuicktimeVR files located in the C:\Windows\system32\ folder.
    17 - Right-click on the Recycle Bin and on the shortcut menu, click Empty Recycle Bin.
    18 - Restart your computer.
    19 - Install the latest version of iTunes from http://www.apple.com/itunes/download."

Maybe you are looking for