"Libary" is missing from the Photos Sidebar

I have another computer (different Apple ID) there it shows up. My private computer (Which is actually a VmWare Image) does not show it.

Also "View" "All Photos" is not there, not even greyed out.

iMac Line (2012 and Later)

Posted on Jun 9, 2021 4:32 AM

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2 replies

Barney-15E

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Jun 9, 2021 4:59 AM in response to WaltervdHeiden

What version is Photos? It should just be View > Photos > Library, et. al.

Library should be in the sidebar, though. Is anything else there, like Memories, People?

If not, click on the disclosure triangle next to the Photos header in the sidebar.

Bubba405

Level 1

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Jul 10, 2021 5:54 PM in response to WaltervdHeiden

UPDATE: Disregard my question; I figured out what was going on. I was booted in "Safe" mode and once I restarted, Library showed up in Photos again. Discovered this solution from another response.

Walter, did you ever get an answer for this issue? I am having the same issue and can't display or access the Library view in the sidebar. First available choice is "Memories."

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"Libary" is missing from the Photos Sidebar