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I launch iPhoto and it "Appears Corrupt"

For a while now every time I launch iPhoto I get a message that it appears corrupt and it checks the database before I use it.


All functions work great once it does its checking, but the next time I launch iPhoto I have to go through the same thing.

Mac mini (Mid 2007), Mac OS X (10.7.3)

Posted on Apr 16, 2012 7:09 PM

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Apr 16, 2012 10:33 PM in response to tunseeker1

What version of iPhoto? Assuming 09 or later...


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

I launch iPhoto and it "Appears Corrupt"

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