Duplicate files · Scanning and Auto-scan

How do I stop a duplicate scan that's running?

Q: How do I stop a duplicate scan that's running?

Select the source that's scanning and click Stop — the button that reads Scan now when idle. It stops promptly and only affects that source; scans of other accounts carry on. If you stop a scan, the earlier results for that source aren't lost. To stop it from starting again in the background, also switch Auto-scan off for that source.

Short answer: Select the source and click Stop (it replaces Scan now while scanning). Only that source stops; other scans continue. Switch Auto-scan off for that source too if you don't want it to start again in the background.

Select the source that's scanning and click Stop — the button that reads Scan now when idle. It stops promptly and only affects that source; scans of other accounts carry on.

If you stop a scan, the earlier results for that source aren't lost. To stop it from starting again in the background, also switch Auto-scan off for that source.

Last reviewed October 1, 2026

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How do I stop a duplicate scan that's running?

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