how do i import an iPhoto library from a time machine backup?

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how do i import an iPhoto library from a time machine backup? I did a back up and i formatted my machine. How do i get iphoto to be the same?

iPhoto '11, Mac OS X (10.7.5)

Posted on Feb 8, 2013 2:54 PM

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This screenshot shows how to restore a library from Time Machine.

There is NO importing necessary. One should never import one library into another. Just restore it to your Pictures folder and launch iPhoto.

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How? I find my backup from time machine... Go to library... iPhoto and the restore button remains Breyer out

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Go to your Pictures folder and enter Time Machine from the menu bar:

Then follow the instructions in the screenshot above.

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