villellaj13
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Q: upgraded to new system software and now i cant open iphoto library

iphoto opens but wont open my iphoto library with all my saved photos after i downlloded the new version of both yosemite and iphoto.

iMac, photo

Posted on Jul 20, 2015 9:31 AM

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Q: upgraded to new system software and now i cant open iphoto library

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  • by alex_h1,

    alex_h1 alex_h1 Jul 22, 2015 7:53 AM in response to villellaj13
    Community Specialists
    Jul 22, 2015 7:53 AM in response to villellaj13

    Hello villellaj13,

    Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.

     

    If you are having issues with opening your iPhoto Library, then you might need to back up and rebuild the iPhoto Library.  The link below has instructions on how to do this.

     

    iPhoto 6 and later: Rebuilding the iPhoto library - Apple Support

     

    Take care.

  • by Old Toad,

    Old Toad Old Toad Jul 22, 2015 11:16 AM in response to villellaj13
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    Jul 22, 2015 11:16 AM in response to villellaj13

    Photo was not deleted from your hard drive, only removed from the Dock.  If you have iPhoto 9.6.1 you can still use your iPhoto library.  If you don't have that version but some earlier version of 9.x try following Terence Devlin's instructions in this post to obtain iPhoto 9.6.1 from the App Store:

    Terence Devlin

    Apr 14, 2015 11:21 AM

    Re: Is Iphoto gone ? i want it back!

    in response to Johannes666

    Recommended

     

    Go to the App Store and check out the Purchases List. If iPhoto is there then it will be v9.6.1

     

    If it is there, then drag your existing iPhoto app (not the library, just the app) to the trash.

     

    Install the App from the App Store.

     

    Sometimes iPhoto is not visible on the Purchases List. it may be hidden. See this article for details on how to unhide it.

     

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4928

     

    One question often asked: Will I lose my Photos if I reinstall?

     

    iPhoto the application and the iPhoto Library are two different parts of the iPhoto programme. So, reinstalling the app should not affect the Library. BUT you should always have a back up before doing this kind of work. Always.

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