I can open a photos library file on MacBook air but when I try to open it on MacBook pro I get a message that says that the file is corrupted. When I try to copy the same file on MacBook pro it says that I do not have permissions.
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.2
On macbook Air the photos library is not on an external drive. I am trying to copy this library on an external drive that is formatted correctly for all photos libraries. It is not used for time machine but is backed yp on a separate external drove using time machine.
I am not very tech-savvy and I do not know where ignore ownership checkbox appears. on disk utility for owners it says, "enabled".
It is directly connected to MacBook pro. I could connect it to MacBook air to see whether it would then copy.
On macbook Air the photos library is not on an external drive. I am trying to copy this library on an external drive that is formatted correctly for all photos libraries. It is not used for time machine but is backed yp on a separate external drove using time machine.
I am not very tech-savvy and I do not know where ignore ownership checkbox appears. on disk utility for owners it says, "enabled".
It is directly connected to MacBook pro. I could connect it to MacBook air to see whether it would then copy.
Hi:
Is it on an external drive?
If so, the external drive correctly set up for using with a photos library?
It must be formatted APFS or MacOS extended (journaled) (preferred for spinning drives)
It Must not be (or have been) used for time machine.
It must have the 'ignore ownership" checkbox ticked. (Particularly important if trying to share between machines)
It should not be on a memory stick, SD or similar.
It must also not be a network drive (a direct connection is required - eg USB or Thunderbolt).
File sharing services such as iCloud Drive, Drop box, Onedrive etc are not compatible with Photos libraries.
It stands to reason that if you want any sort of reasonable performance it should be a fast drive with a fast connection.
See
Both the MacBook and the MacBook Pro must be running the exact same system. Are they?
They both run on MacOS Big Sur version 11.2.2
How about the answers to Tony's questions?
I can open a photoslibrary file on macbook air but not on macbook pro
