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TurbanWing8 Author

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Photos on a 2009 MacBook Pro.

When I try to open some of my photos, a triangle with an exclamation point in the middle appears instead. What does this mean and how can I get around this so that the pictures will open??

Posted on Nov 6, 2023 11:53 AM

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Posted on Nov 6, 2023 12:15 PM

It usually means that Photos can't find the original file. Are you running a managed or referenced library?

Change where your files are stored in Photos on Mac - Apple Support

In the preferences, you want "Copy to Library" checked.

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Nov 6, 2023 12:15 PM in response to TurbanWing8

It usually means that Photos can't find the original file. Are you running a managed or referenced library?

Change where your files are stored in Photos on Mac - Apple Support

In the preferences, you want "Copy to Library" checked.

Nov 6, 2023 12:17 PM in response to TurbanWing8

Courtesy of Old Toad, here is a good illustration:

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Photos on a 2009 MacBook Pro.

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