HT201769: iPhoto 6 and later: Rebuilding the iPhoto library

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Barry1505
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Q: Hi, I'm running on IPhoto 09 Version 8.1.2 & recently developed a problem I have recently developed a problem. I am unable to upload photos from my iphone the process will start and maybe upload a few then it freezes.

When i try to upload photos from my iphone iphoto freezes after a few have been uploaded, force quit shows that it is still running. I have left it running for days with no change. In addition Places is continually running, would this have an effect?

Help much appreciated.

Posted on Aug 1, 2013 8:08 AM

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Q: Hi, I'm running on IPhoto 09 Version 8.1.2 & recently developed a problem I have recently developed a problem. I am unable to ... more

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  • by Terence Devlin,Helpful

    Terence Devlin Terence Devlin Aug 1, 2013 8:13 AM in response to Barry1505
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    Aug 1, 2013 8:13 AM in response to Barry1505

    As a Test:

     

    Hold down the option (or alt) key and launch iPhoto. From the resulting menu select 'Create Library'

     

    Import a few pics into this new, blank library. Is the Problem repeated there?

     

    Post back with the result.

  • by Barry1505,

    Barry1505 Barry1505 Aug 1, 2013 8:18 AM in response to Terence Devlin
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    Aug 1, 2013 8:18 AM in response to Terence Devlin

    Hi, Just done as instructed and all 10 Photos and 2 videos imported no problem!

     

    Whats my next step?

  • by Old Toad,

    Old Toad Old Toad Aug 1, 2013 1:48 PM in response to Barry1505
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    Aug 1, 2013 1:48 PM in response to Barry1505

    The next step is to repair your main library: apply the two fixes below in order as needed:

     

    Fix #1

     

    1 - launch iPhoto with the Command+Option keys held down and rebuild the library.

     

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    2 - run Option #4 to rebuild the database.

     

     

    Fix #2

     

    Using iPhoto Library Manager  to Rebuild Your iPhoto Library

     

    1 - download iPhoto Library Manager and launch.

     

    2 - click on the Add Library button and select the library you want to add in the selection window..

     

    3 - Now that the library is listed in the left hand pane of iPLM, click on your library and go to the Library ➙ Rebuild Library menu option.

     

    4 - In the next  window name the new library and select the location you want it to be placed.

     

    5 - Click on the Create button.

     

    Note: This creates a new library based on the LIbraryData.xml file in the library and will recover Events, Albums, keywords, titles and comments.  However, books, calendars, cards and slideshows will be lost. The original library will be left untouched for further attempts at fixing the problem or in case the rebuilt library is not satisfactory.

     

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