...I specified the specific location of the files I'm trying to upload.

Based on this portion I assume you are uploading more than one file, in other words, you're uploading a directory. Instead of poiting to the exact directory where the files are, you are supposed to point the download folder to one level bellow (it is, before).

Let's say your files are located at "C:\Downloads\Porn Folder I'm trying to upload"

If you set your download location to that same folder, you'll end up with your torrent client trying to download stuff to "C;\Downloads\Porn Folder I'm trying to upload\Porn Folder I'm trying to upload" hence why it's not checking for resume data.

Delete the torrent from the client, add it back and make sure the download location is correct.