Dmitry Dovidenko’s Blog

Picasa Sucks

Usually I like Google utilities and applications, but Picasa just plain pisses me off. I don’t understand why Google seems to think that it HAS to scan your hard drive or at least a portion of it after installation. Why can’t I cancel the initial scan? Why does Google assume I’m retarded and won’t be able to drag in folders I want it to index!?!?!?

Here is what I recommend to get around this crap:

1. After installing Picasa launch it and pick the second option (Desktop/My Documents/My Photos).

2. Go to Tools -> Folder Management.

3. A new window should be open. In that window you should see a list-box titled “Watched Folders”. Click on each watched folder and then “Remove from Picasa”.

4. After doing this for each folder press “OK”.

5. Now you should have a nice and clean Picasa install! Drop in the folders you want to index and enjoy.

Maybe Google will stop assuming you’re an idiot at some point?