I accidentally deleted iPhoto, but when I installed it back on, it says everytime that "You can’t open your current photo library using this version of iPhoto." I have tried updating, but it didn't help, how do I do this? and because of this pop-up window I cannot find out exactly which version I have installed with my iLife '09, but obviously the 9.1 update wouldnt work. HELP!
Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
iPhoto 09 is v8 of iPhoto
iPhoto 11 is v9.
Go to your Applications Folder and select iPhoto there. Go File -> Get Info and that will tell you what version of iPhoto you have
iPhoto 09 is v8 of iPhoto
iPhoto 11 is v9.
Go to your Applications Folder and select iPhoto there. Go File -> Get Info and that will tell you what version of iPhoto you have
Thanks, it said 8.1.2, which explains why I couldnt install 9.1 update, but does not explain why it keeps telling me to quit and that it cannot open my iphoto library... If I cant update it so that it can open my library or merely open itself, then what do I do? Is there a newest version of iphoto '09 available?
8.1.2 is the most recent version of 09.
It may be a bogus message caused by a glitch in the Library.
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
wow this magically worked! Thank you SOOOOO much!
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