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Q: Themes are not present when trying to make a card.

Themes are not present when trying to make a card.  ??

Posted on Apr 15, 2012 1:40 PM

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This behavior suggests you've moved iPhoto somewhere else on your computer outside the normal location which is in the Applications folder.

 

  1. Click anywhere on your desktop and go to "File" at the top of the screen and "Find"
  2. In the bar that runs across the top of this window click on "This Mac"
  3. In the search bar in the top right type in "iphoto.app"
  4. Any results you see in the window below should be dragged to the trash can.
  5. Empty the trash and then restart your computer by going to Apple > Restart.
  6. Once you've restarted, install from the Mac App Store again.

Posted on May 1, 2012 1:49 PM

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Q: Themes are not present when trying to make a card.

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  • by MadisonP,

    MadisonP MadisonP Apr 17, 2012 6:55 AM in response to Longmont man
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    Apr 17, 2012 6:55 AM in response to Longmont man

    Greetings,

     

    You need to reinstall iPhoto. 

     

    Questions:

    • What version of iPhoto are you running (iPhoto > About iPhoto)?
    • What version of the Mac OS are you running (Apple > About this Mac)?

     

    General steps:

     

    1. Remove the following files to the trash:
      • Macintosh HD > Library > Application Support > iPhoto (if present)
      • Macintosh HD > Library > Application Support > NetServices (if present)
      • Macintosh HD > Library > Receipts > iPhoto (anything with iPhoto in the name)
      • Macintosh HD > Applications > iPhoto
    2. Insert the iLife install disk you have or the Applications disk that came with your computer and reinstall iPhoto: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2604
    3. Once installation is complete go to the Apple > Software update and repeat this until no additional updates are offered.

     

    Hope that helps.

  • by Longmont man,

    Longmont man Longmont man Apr 17, 2012 12:26 PM in response to MadisonP
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    Apr 17, 2012 12:26 PM in response to MadisonP

    I am using iPhoto 11,  9.2.3  and MAC OSX 10.7.3

  • by MadisonP,

    MadisonP MadisonP Apr 17, 2012 12:48 PM in response to Longmont man
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    Apr 17, 2012 12:48 PM in response to Longmont man

     

     

    I am using iPhoto 11,  9.2.3  and MAC OSX 10.7.3

    If your computer came with iPhoto '11 already installed (meaning you didn't have to buy it in the Mac App Store or an iLife '11 DVD) then you can reinstall it from the Mac App Store:  Apple > App Store > Purchases > iPhoto '11.

  • by Longmont man,

    Longmont man Longmont man Apr 30, 2012 3:58 PM in response to MadisonP
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    Apr 30, 2012 3:58 PM in response to MadisonP

    Sorry this is taking so long, but have been out of town.  Clarification:  I can go the the App Store I see iPhoto '11 is still there.  Do I still go through the steps of removing files to the trash as above?  And then go straight to the reinstall of iPhoto '11, or do I have to reinstall an iLife disk?  I have iLife '04, '05, and '06, then I have sitting in the store '11.

  • by MadisonP,

    MadisonP MadisonP Apr 30, 2012 5:50 PM in response to Longmont man
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    Apr 30, 2012 5:50 PM in response to Longmont man

    Remove the files as indicated above and then reinstall iPhoto '11 from the Mac App Store. (no need to use the disks as they are for older versions of iPhoto you no longer use)

  • by Longmont man,

    Longmont man Longmont man May 1, 2012 12:33 PM in response to MadisonP
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    May 1, 2012 12:33 PM in response to MadisonP

    I removed all files as instructed above.  Now I tried to open iPhoto and it says that it has been moved to the trash and that I have to pull it out of trash to open it.  Am reluctant to do anyting without checking with you.  Thanks  - Longmont man

  • by MadisonP,

    MadisonP MadisonP May 1, 2012 12:45 PM in response to Longmont man
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    May 1, 2012 12:45 PM in response to Longmont man

    To clarify:

    • You've removed iPhoto to the trash.
    • You've reinstalled iPhoto from the Mac App Store.

     

    1. If those are true, click anywhere on your desktop (The background) and go to the top of your computer screen and click on the menu called "Go".
    2. Click on "Applications".
    3. Locate iPhoto in the list of Applications and double-click to open it from here.
    4. If it works fine, empty your trash.

  • by Longmont man,

    Longmont man Longmont man May 1, 2012 12:56 PM in response to MadisonP
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    May 1, 2012 12:56 PM in response to MadisonP

    iPhoto not located in Applications.  It is, however, in the Trash. ??

  • by MadisonP,

    MadisonP MadisonP May 1, 2012 1:25 PM in response to Longmont man
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    May 1, 2012 1:25 PM in response to Longmont man

    Empty your trash and then reinstall iPhoto from the Mac App Store (having it on the computer at all, including in the trash is preventing it from being reinstalled).

  • by Longmont man,

    Longmont man Longmont man May 1, 2012 1:36 PM in response to MadisonP
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    May 1, 2012 1:36 PM in response to MadisonP

    I have emptied my trash - nothing there.  No iPhoto anywhere.  But when I go to the App Store both iPhoto and iPhoto 11 are shown as "installed".  I can't seem to do anything with either of those.  Seems like it is going from bad to worse.

  • by MadisonP,Solvedanswer

    MadisonP MadisonP May 1, 2012 1:49 PM in response to Longmont man
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    May 1, 2012 1:49 PM in response to Longmont man

    This behavior suggests you've moved iPhoto somewhere else on your computer outside the normal location which is in the Applications folder.

     

    1. Click anywhere on your desktop and go to "File" at the top of the screen and "Find"
    2. In the bar that runs across the top of this window click on "This Mac"
    3. In the search bar in the top right type in "iphoto.app"
    4. Any results you see in the window below should be dragged to the trash can.
    5. Empty the trash and then restart your computer by going to Apple > Restart.
    6. Once you've restarted, install from the Mac App Store again.

  • by Longmont man,

    Longmont man Longmont man May 1, 2012 2:27 PM in response to MadisonP
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    May 1, 2012 2:27 PM in response to MadisonP

    This worked.  iPhoto up and running smoothly again.  Not only do I have themes when trying to "create", but I had also just recently lost the ability to e-mail photos from iPhoto.  Now all is working well once again.  Thank you, MadisonP in California.

  • by MadisonP,

    MadisonP MadisonP May 1, 2012 8:51 PM in response to Longmont man
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    May 1, 2012 8:51 PM in response to Longmont man

    Glad to hear its all working again