Iphoto won't open

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Iphoto won't open

I have been using iphoto since I got this computer a few years ago but lately when I try to download a pic from someone's iphone, my iphoto shows it needs to be upgraded to work with this version of iPhoto. It indicates that previous versions of iphoto will not be readable after the upgrade. I always press Quit & do not accept the upgrade & in the past my iphoto has opened as usual. Today this notice came up when I tried to open iphoto & after I clicked Quit, the iphoto will not open at all. It will not open when I connect my camera to download new photos either.

I have a backup for my info so hope my pics are somewhere.....Any ideas how to open iphoto?

Thanks

iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Nov 24, 2013 8:16 PM

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Nov 24, 2013 9:39 PM in response to Mrs Mac 58

but lately when I try to download a pic from someone's iphone,

That won't work. You can't download photos from someone else's iPhone to your computer.

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Mrs Mac 58 Author

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Nov 25, 2013 10:07 AM in response to Carolyn Samit

Sorry I should have indicated that the photo was sent to my email then I tried to load it to my iphoto.

I guess I should have asked, if I upgrade my iphoto library to work with this version of iphoto, will I still be able to view my current photos that I have in my photo library? as the box says "your photo library will not be readable by previous versions of iphoto after the upgrade"

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Eric Root

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Nov 25, 2013 10:15 AM in response to Mrs Mac 58

Do a backup.

You should be able to view your current photos as long as you use the newer version of iPhoto. I upgraded my library and had no problems.

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Mrs Mac 58 Author

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Nov 25, 2013 12:47 PM in response to Eric Root

Now I tried to upgrade when prompted & this is what appeared

"You can't open your current photo library using this version of iphoto.

You have made changes to your photo library using a newer version of iPhoto. Please quit and use the latest version of iPhoto."

As far as I know I have never installed a newer version.

Should I now go to the Apple store & purchase iphoto Version 9.5? Do you think that might work?

Thnaks

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Eric Root

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Nov 26, 2013 8:53 AM in response to Mrs Mac 58

Check the App Store. If you have an earlier version of iPhoto, it should offer you an update. Also check your purchases tab to see if iPhoto is listed there.

There is a contact link.

Support

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Mrs Mac 58 Author

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Nov 26, 2013 10:33 AM in response to Eric Root

I have finally started a new library following instructions from Aug 10, 2013 post by Old Toad.

I guess my old iphoto is in there somewhere but it is a mystery. I had not purchased or downloaded any new version of iphoto as far as I knew.

Thanks to all who have replied.

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