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When trying to restore iPhoto Library, I get an error message (in native language dutch) stating that I, as a user, donot have rights to restore. This is very strange as:

1) it is yesterdays 1:1 copy of this computer (an Imac) on the right TM,

2) I am the right user (and owner) and

3) the rights of the TM copy are properly set R/W.

I cannot reset the file rights on teh TM. I cannot copy directly form TM to another Finder map. I cannot doublle click the TM file, while iPhot starts loading but warns that the file is not the Main Library (which is true) and doesnot proceed to load.

It seems that back-up files are locked. for some time. At least at OSX Lion both option and time could be selcted by the user. Mountain Lion however doesnot have this option. Recommended changes using app BatChmod, is too risky to my liking.

Please hepl!

bst rgds Roelf

iMac, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2), Time Machine restore

Posted on Jan 3, 2013 4:34 AM

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Posted on Jan 3, 2013 10:24 AM

Hello Roelf,

Does holding Option or alt key when launching iPhoto help to choose the Library?

Not sure about TM, but...

Have you looked through Pondini's extensive TM help site?

http://Pondini.org/TM/FAQ.html

http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html

Can't imaging something not being covered there.

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Jan 3, 2013 10:24 AM in response to Sambal-oelek

Hello Roelf,

Does holding Option or alt key when launching iPhoto help to choose the Library?

Not sure about TM, but...

Have you looked through Pondini's extensive TM help site?

http://Pondini.org/TM/FAQ.html

http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html

Can't imaging something not being covered there.

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Jan 3, 2013 10:40 AM in response to BDAqua

Hello BDAqua,

thanks for your reaction. I realize I'm a bit in the wrong spot here en started an discussion elswer aas well.

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Jan 3, 2013 10:43 AM in response to BDAqua

oops... not used to the key-config.

I automatically come to the choice menu of iPhoto. It is not possible to chooose TM.

I can restore a (empty) map from TM however. Its seems therfore that is entirely due to iPhoto Library in the the .backupdb-file.

I never heared form Pondin before and certainly will investigate.

bst rgds Roelf

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Jan 3, 2013 10:50 AM in response to BDAqua

see also:

Apple Support Communities > Mac OS & System Software > OS X Mountain Lion > Discussions

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Jan 3, 2013 11:58 AM in response to Sambal-oelek

OK, good lick over there, linc is pretty sharp. 🙂

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4665750?answerId=20786052022#20786052022

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Jan 3, 2013 12:07 PM in response to BDAqua

BDAqua,

yes that is the other discussion. I'm sure Linc can help me out.

In the mean time I've asked the same question with QNAP, the storage provider.

Thank you anyway!

Roelf

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Jan 4, 2013 5:28 AM in response to BDAqua

BDAqua,

see https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4665750?answerId=20786862022#20786862022

I'm now trying a Pondini suggestion.

QNAP is investigating as well as they donot know the cause either.

thanks!

bst rgds Roelf

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Jan 4, 2013 12:21 PM in response to Sambal-oelek

Dear All,

I'm happy to say that the Pondini suggestion #E9 option 2 (not option 1!) on TM worked out!

It is quite a cumbersome task compressing 106Gb and than unpacking it.

iPhoto had to correct inconsistencies but finally I had my 52K photo's back on screen.

Ofcourse it is a silly thing that restoring has to be perfomed in this way. What are back ups usefull for then?

I'll take this up with QNAP and let you know.

Apart from Pondini, I'm especially very gratefull to Linc and BDAqua!

thanks!

bst rgds Roelf van Dam

Amsterdam

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Jan 4, 2013 12:33 PM in response to Sambal-oelek

Great news, thanks Roelf! 🙂

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