I scanned some pages from a book on my Epson scanner which converted them to jpg files. I then tried to import those images into iPhoto to clean up the edges but it won't import. Every time the program crashes. I've restarted and repaired permissions. Below are the problem details that are sent to Apple. What stood out in my eye was the phrase, "Binary images description not available".
Could someone tell me why this is happening and what I might be able to do to fix it.
What stood out in my eye was the phrase, "Binary images description not available".
In a normal Crash Report there is an appended list of apps and utilities (the Binaries), which this crash report hasn't managed to capture. I'm not sure that it's especially relevant.
That crash is happening very early in the launch and the Report is incomplete. The app is trying to use areas of unmapped memory and this can be caused by three factors: The Application or the Data (Your Library) and in rare circumstances, the OS.
So lets start by eliminating some possibilities:
Create a new account (systempreferences -> accounts) and launch iPhoto and see if you can create a new blank Library there. If you can't, then a re-install of the app might be indicated. If it's not, then it's likely the app is okay and the problem is something in the main account.
Same problem under both the administrators account and the new one.
Under the System Configuration tab on the Problem Report this is what it says
Model: iMac7,1, BootROM IM71.007A.B03, 2 processors, Intel Core 2 Duo, 2.4 GHz, 4 GB
Graphics: kHW_ATIr600M76Item, ATI,RadeonHD2600, spdisplays
pciedevice, 256 MB
Memory Module: global_name
AirPort: spairport
wireless_card_type_airportextreme (0x14E4, 0x88), Broadcom BCM43xx 1.0 (5.10.91.21)
Bluetooth: Version 2.1.8f2, 2 service, 0 devices, 1 incoming serial ports
Network Service: Ethernet, Ethernet, en0
Network Service: Ethernet, Ethernet, en0
Serial ATA Device: WDC WD3200AAJS-40VWA0, 298.09 GB
Parallel ATA Device: MATSHITADVD-R UJ-875
USB Device: Built-in iSight, (null) mA
USB Device: USB2.0 Hub, (null) mA
USB Device: BUFFALO INC. USB-SATA Bridge, (null) mA
USB Device: BUFFALO INC. USB-SATA Bridge, (null) mA
USB Device: LHD USB Device, (null) mA
USB Device: USB-SATA Bridge, (null) mA
USB Device: USB2.0 Hub, (null) mA
USB Device: GV-MACTV, (null) mA
USB Device: Apple Optical USB Mouse, (null) mA
USB Device: Keyboard Hub, (null) mA
USB Device: Apple Keyboard, (null) mA
USB Device: USB MFP, (null) mA
USB Device: IR Receiver, (null) mA
USB Device: Bluetooth USB Host Controller, (null) mA
I should tell you that when I import just ONE photo that it's okay most of the time but will still crash sometimes. That makes the whole project a labor if I have to continue like this, but it's doable.
Let's try re-install iPhoto. Don't forget to back up your Library first.
To re-install iPhoto
1. Put the iPhoto.app in the trash (Drag it from your Applications Folder to the trash)
2. Go to HD/Library/Receipts and remove any pkg file there with iPhoto in the name
3. Re-install.
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