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+I have a Git Annex repository on my laptop with currently 141094 files.
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+I used "git config annex.startupscan false" to disable the startup scan.
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+Yet the assistant still runs at high CPU consumption for extended periods of time after starting.
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+In the webapp, the startup scan is shown as completed, but under "Transfers" it says "Scanning for files to transfer".
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+What is the difference between "Performing startup scan" and "Scanning for files to transfer"?