iPhoto won't open for other users on MacBook

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iPhoto won't open for other users on MacBook

I'm using a MacBook with OSX 10.9. My account purchased iPhoto some time ago, and it appears to work well in my account. Other users of the machine would like to use it too. Unfortunately, when they attempt to open iPhoto, The App Store opens instead and the user is prompted for their Apple ID. Not matter what Apple ID is (successfully) entered, including the one used to originally purchase this application (I think), a message dialog appears that says:

Update Unavailable with This Apple ID

This update is not available for this Apple ID either because it was bought by a different user or the item was refunded or cancelled.

Switching back to my own account on this same MacBook, I can open and run iPhoto without issue.

I don't particularly want my wife's photo collection and mine to be in the same place, nor does she.

Posted on Dec 21, 2013 2:44 AM

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Answer 1

Linc Davis

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Dec 21, 2013 1:49 PM in response to mkoistinen

You will need to update iPhoto to the current version.

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mkoistinen Author

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Dec 21, 2013 11:49 PM in response to Linc Davis

Thanks for your suggestion. Unfortunately, its already up-to-date (according to the App Store). Any other suggestions?

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Linc Davis

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Dec 22, 2013 10:34 AM in response to mkoistinen

Back up all data. Delete the application and reinstall it by downloading from your Purchases list. If you have copies of any older version, delete those too.

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