Options not showing for Photos in iCloud menu on my new Macbook?

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MacBook Pro 13", macOS 10.15

Posted on Apr 15, 2020 12:43 PM

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FoxFifth

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Apr 15, 2020 12:48 PM in response to LKalkhurst

That is normal (although not the way I might design it). For iCloud Photos options, Open the Photos app on your Mac, click Preferences on the Photos menu, then click iCloud at the top of the Preferences window.

LKalkhurst Author

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Apr 15, 2020 12:49 PM in response to FoxFifth

When I open iPhoto on my macbook, I get this and the spinning rainbow wheel

FoxFifth

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Apr 15, 2020 1:01 PM in response to LKalkhurst

Have you used the "Open Other" button to locate your library?

If so, what happens?

If you have tried that and Photos still won't open, try pressing and holding the option key while you open Photos.

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Options not showing for Photos in iCloud menu on my new Macbook?