I cannot access my I-photo that is on an exterior drive.

I-photo library.

Posted on Aug 16, 2023 9:57 AM

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den.thed

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Posted on Aug 16, 2023 10:12 AM

Quit iPhoto/Photos > hold the Alt (option) key and re-open iPhoto/Photos > choose the iPhoto/Photos Library that you want to use.

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den.thed

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Aug 16, 2023 10:12 AM in response to zerbie

Quit iPhoto/Photos > hold the Alt (option) key and re-open iPhoto/Photos > choose the iPhoto/Photos Library that you want to use.

Aug 16, 2023 11:56 AM in response to zerbie

Is this on a computer with a newer OS? Newer than Mojave, anyway?

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