problem syncing photos with icloud
I used time machine to move all files and settings to a new Mac Pro (Monterey OS, 12.1). My photos library is installed on the hard drive and operates normally...but is not syncing with icloud. I opened system preferences and unticked the photos box in the icloud (with the idea of toggling it to activate syncing) and I'm prompted to enter my password and then to open a photos library...this works...but the photos box stays unticked in the icloud window...So, now icloud syncing with my photos libary is officially "Off" and I can't turn it back on????