Can't open iPhoto because it is a Time Machine Backup

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Can't open iPhoto because it is a Time Machine Backup

So I am trying to find some pictures, that have gone missing. They are showing up on the Apple TV, through Photo Share, but I can't find them anywhere on my MAc. I go to my External Hard Drive and try to find them from back ups, and when I click on iPhoto, I can;t open it becuas it is a Time Machine Back Up.

I am going nuts trying to find these dang picture's.....any idea on how to track them down? they are obviously somewhere, since they are still showing up on the Apple TV........

Argh!

Posted on Dec 14, 2012 7:49 PM

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den.thed

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Dec 14, 2012 8:01 PM in response to tikigiant

Open the iPhoto in your Applications Folder.

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tikigiant Author

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Dec 14, 2012 8:08 PM in response to den.thed

Nope....still get the same picture's that were already there.

At one point, I changed the destination folder if memory serves...I had to replace the hard drive, and got all of my pictures back from the External Hard Drive, so I knwo they are there somewhere.....it is driving my nits thati can go downstairs, see the pictures on the TVm but can't find them ANYWHERE!!!!!!!

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den.thed

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Dec 14, 2012 8:17 PM in response to tikigiant

Do you have more than one user account? If so, log into and look in the other account. Adding that > Mac Basics: File Sharing may also be helpful in dealing with multiple accounts.

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tikigiant Author

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Dec 14, 2012 8:35 PM in response to den.thed

Do have multiple accounts, but nowhere to be found on any of them.

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Linc Davis

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Dec 14, 2012 10:10 PM in response to tikigiant

Please post the complete, verbatim text of the error message you see when you try to launch iPhoto, or a screenshot.

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