Q: problems with iPhoto 11

djp332 wrote:

 

for the past month, I've been getting message that my iphoto library contains inconsistancies and need to be repaired.  Then while repairing the whole thing freezes.  Then I have to shut down and restart and start all over again. And again, and again, and again.

How did you repair??

Holding the control command - option key on launch of iPhoto gives you some rebuild options.

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2638

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.8.2) 2.4GHz IntelCore i5 320 HD 8GB RAM ParallelsDesktop8.0 iPhone5_iOS6.0.2

Did you try out what leroydouglas suggested above? Do that first.

The first option. If that goes well and may take some time depending upon the size of your iPhoto library, then do the last option. Do you have a backup of your entire library?

Check the first option and go for it. IF THE PHOTOS ARE SCREWED UP, only then use your TM backup.

What freezes ... is it iPhoto only? Can you use any other Application? For example, Finder?

Ok, select the second option.

Do you have your backup pics only on a TM backup?

Why not simply restore from your Time Machine backup?

TM>iPhoto>Restore