How can I stop Picasa 2 from importing on the first load?

Question

I have had Picasa in the past, and have decided to install it again on the computer I'm using.

When I load it up for the first time it insists that I import photos from either my whole computer or My Documents / My Pictures. I don't want to do either, I just want to import from a specific folder.

If it isn't possible, is there a way to clear the whole library of photos and start from scratch?

Answer 1

Just go to Tools -> Folder Manager...

Then select the Red X -  Remove from Picasa - option on the right.

Now click on each folder that you do not want Picasa to scan. The images will no longer show up in Picasa (although they are still on your hard drive).

Use the Eyeball option "Scan Always" for those folders you want Picasa to look in for images.