How do I tell Lightroom not to boot...

When I load photos from my camera to my computer, Lightroom boots automatically and interferes with my loading. How do I tell Lightroom not to boot automatically under any circumstances? I cannot find that option in any menu.



John Johnson
How do I tell Lightroom not to boot...
There is a FAQ on this issue available in the FAQ subforum, right at the at top of the forum list.
How do I tell Lightroom not to boot...
Do one or more of the following solutions:



Solution 1: Turn off the Adobe Photo Downloader start-up item.



1. Right-click the Adobe Photo Downloader located on the far right of the Windows Task Bar.

2. Choose Exit.



Note: This turns off the Photo Downloader for your current Windows session, only.



Solution 2: Turn off the Adobe Photo Downloader permanently.



1. Choose Start %26gt; Run, and type in msconfig. Click OK.

2. Choose the Startup tab.

3. Uncheck apdproxy. Click Apply, and then click OK. Restart Windows.