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Why do I have 2 iPhoto Library icons?

Hello
I have 2 unrelated issues. (I believe)
First, In my home folder...picutures folder, I have 2 iPhoto Library icons. one with a date modified 20/6/2010 size 45.98GB. the other date modified Today 44.65 GB. In the last few days I have been deleting some photos that were not so good, so I gather the smaller icon shows the iphoto I have been using. What should I do? I gather I do not need both.
Should I delete the older one by dragging to trash or move to a back up disc first
Please advise

Secondly
While in the process of cutting photos, I have come across sections of my photos where there are 2 of each photo. the original named xxx.jpg and the copy xxx2. I have been manually delting xxx2 ones but I am not really sure if this is the right way to go. There was a section where there were over a hundred duplicates. I am certain these were not here before and I have not connected my camera in weeks. Whenever I do connect my camera I choose the option 'do not import duplicates'. Any idea what is happening here?

Thanks

Jeff

MacBook, Mac OS X (10.6.4)

Posted on Oct 22, 2010 6:20 PM

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Oct 22, 2010 11:51 PM in response to Jeff O'Dea

You seem to have duplicated your iPhoto Library on or around June 20 last.

Open then both to compare the contents: Hold down the option (or alt) key key and launch iPhoto. From the resulting menu select 'Choose Library'

Yes, you can trash the duplicate once you're sure it's a duplicate.

Should I delete the older one by dragging to trash or move to a back up disc first


You need a back up no matter what.

For dealing with duplicates in iPhoto check out Duplicate Annihilator

Regards

TD

Why do I have 2 iPhoto Library icons?

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