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iPhoto always asks to upgrade library?

Since lion, whenever i open Iphoto 11, I always get a box saying "iphoto library needs to be upgraded to work with this version of iphoto"? I have clicked "upgrade" and "quit" may times and nothing works.

Any idea? set up a new library?

MacBook, Mac OS X (10.7)

Posted on Jan 8, 2012 12:11 PM

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Jan 8, 2012 12:40 PM in response to jmf007

Option 1

Back Up and try rebuild the library: hold down the command and option (or alt) keys while launching iPhoto. Use the resulting dialogue to rebuild. Choose to Rebuild iPhoto Library Database from automatic backup.


If that fails:


Option 2

Download iPhoto Library Manager and use its rebuild function. This will create a new library based on data in the albumdata.xml file. Not everything will be brought over - no slideshows, books or calendars, for instance - but it should get all your albums and keywords back.


Because this process creates an entirely new library and leaves your old one untouched, it is non-destructive, and if you're not happy with the results you can simply return to your old one. .


Regards


TD

iPhoto always asks to upgrade library?

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