How do I get my own copy of iPhoto?

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How do I get my own copy of iPhoto?

A friend gave me his old copy of iPhoto '11 (9.4.1) years ago when he moved to a newer version of iLife. I installed it and didn't use it for a while, but I've begun to use it quite a bit now, and I like it. I'd like to upgrade to the latest version, but the Mac App Store doesn't want to let me. When I go to iPhoto in the App Store, only the "update" button is available (not the "purchase" button), and of course when I click on it, I get the message that the update is unavailable for my AppleID. Makes sense, since I was not, in fact, the original purchaser of my copy of iPhoto. So, how do I overcome this? I hesitate to uninstall iPhoto '11 because if I'm still unable to get the new version of iPhoto I won't have any copy at all. Can someone verify that uninstalling the old version will, in fact, allow me to purchase the new one? Other suggestions?

If it's relevant: MacBook Pro 13-inch mid 2009 4GB running 10.9.5.

MacBook Pro, OS X Mavericks (10.9.5)

Posted on Sep 25, 2014 4:48 AM

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Answer 1

Dah•veed

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Sep 25, 2014 8:03 AM in response to William Williams

First off, you're using a pirated copy. Your friend shouldn't "give" you his old Mac App Store software, the license by which he got iPhoto does not allow him to transfer it.

Put the copy you have in the Trash and hiding it there should allow you to buy the current copy available for Mavericks.

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Answer 2

Sep 25, 2014 8:52 AM in response to Dah•veed

Excellent with one small change: it was necessary to restart before going back to the App Store. Just moving my copy to the trash caused the "update" button in the App Store to change to "ACCEPT," but clicking on this "ACCEPT" button didn't do anything.

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