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I'm using Windows 11.
When I plug in my phone it opens the Photos app. But when I hit "import", the only location option is to download photos into a OneDrive folder. I don't have enough space on OneDrive for the photos. If I try to proceed anyways, it freezes my computer. I just want to download photos locally onto my PC so that I can move them to an external hard drive. Please help!
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Hello,
Just had the same problem and figured it out.
When opening the Photos application on windows complete these steps to add a new file for your computer hard drive, for importing.
- locate folders on the left hand side under the three lines tab,
- left click Folders, add your desired folder there
- then go to import and your file will be there for selection
May your feet never step on a LEGO again.
When I insert a memory card from my camera into the USB ( proper slot) in my P.C. nothing happens after using it for years. My lap top works fine with same memory chip and imports photos as usual.
I don't have a cell phone so using Sony digital camera and I do not want to upload to one-drive as it is fraudelently making me pay fees for more storage!
I am sorry but I don't use a phone to take my photos. I use a Sony digital camera.
you need to add folder before you start import. So first click on 3 lines to expand left hand side bars. then click on Folders. it will open Folder in to right hand side panel and there you should see add a folder button with plus sign in it. From there it is straight forward.
