Q: How to really delete photos in Photos?
I deleted some photos (movies actually) in Photos to free some disk space. The size of the Photos library shrinks, but I don't get more space in my hard disk and the size of the iPhoto library does not shrink. I can not open the iPhotHow can I really get the photos from my disk?
MacBook Pro, OS X Yosemite (10.10.3), 8GB internal
Posted on Apr 15, 2015 1:43 AM
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.
Posted on Apr 16, 2015 1:44 PM

