Photos insists on adding a library

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Photos insists on adding a library

I have been having issues with Photos libraries. Photos seems to want to have a "Photos Library.photoslibrary" even if I have tried to delete it and replace it with a different name. Is this a system thing? Or, is it because I also use Time Machine? I have had to have a total reinstall on my iMacMini M1 by an Apple Guru because of issues with Photos Libraries and Mail archive issues. Is this stuck somewhere in iCloud that mere mortals are not allowed to do something about?

All latest OSX installed, etc

Mac mini, macOS 14.0

Posted on Oct 16, 2023 6:38 AM

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Answer 1

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Keith Barkley

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Oct 17, 2023 9:02 AM in response to Prairie Falcon

You must have a system library. If you delete the standard Photos Library and even if you create a new one, if you don't change the system library to your new one, it will helpfully create one for you:

Designate a System Photo Library in Photos - Apple Support

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Answer 2

Grace2211

Community Specialist

Oct 17, 2023 7:53 AM in response to Prairie Falcon

Prairie Falcon,

Thanks for posting in Apple Support Communities. We want to make sure you reach the right team for help with your Photo Library. We recommend that you contact Apple Support directly. Depending on your region, you might be able to contact them here:

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Take care.

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