Iphoto and Yosemite update

Force quit iPhoto and try the "Option 2" in Terence Devlin's post earlier in the thread:

Re: Iphoto and Yosemite update

I'm having the same problem. I go to the app store but there is NO iPhoto 9.6??? My iPhoto won't even open! Its like there is nothing there!!

Help!

I have the same issue. I have Iphoto 9.6 but is prompted to upgrade in order to open iphoto after upgrading to the latest yosemite. And 9.6.1 is not to be found anywhere. So it seems my iphoto is lots OR?

I have the same issue. iPhoto will not open, and I get the message that I need to upgrade to the latest version. Then I get a message from the App Store that this is not available in Canada. Grrrrr! One more reason why I should NOT have "upgraded" to Yosemite.

And the answer to this question resolves the issue - tater than grouse here just follow the directions and you will be fine to move forward

To be able to use iPhoto with Yosemite OS X 10.10.3 you need to install iPhoto 9.6.1

Which version of iPhoto do you have currently?

Before you do any upgrading make a backup of your iPhoto Library.That is always best practice when upgrading any software. By default your iPhoto Library will be in the Pictures folder.

If you are currently running iPhoto '11, you should be seeing the update on the "Updates" page of the App Store.

I'm scared to update without checking first because when going to App Store, it does not prompt me to update, but to download for free iPhoto.

That means probably, that you installed an older version, but own a copy of the newest version. If the version you are seeing at the AppStore for free is iPhoto 9.6.1, install it.

Then double-click your iPhoto Library to open it in iPhoto 9.6.1. This will upgrade the library to the new format.

LN

After my update to Yosimite I checked for the iPhoto 9.6.1, but it was no longer available.. I made sure ALL the updates to Yosmite were current,,,,, when this was finished my system automatically switched to the new "photos", created a file and transferred all my pic to the new app.

I am in the same "boat" and not a happy camper about it. Can not find iPhoto update....directs me to iTunes and the road ends there. Why did Apple do this to us. I lost all my albums....and maybe photos as well. This is the WORST decision Apple has made in a long time.

see Why won't my iPhotos open? for help in updating to iPhoto 9.6.1

LN

IiPhoto 9.1.6 is no longer available.

When yosmite is installed just make sure ALL of the yosmite updates are then current. I did this and the new "photos " app then replaced iPhoto. A transfer file of All my photos was automatically created and all pictures were in Photos when I opened the app!!!

I did this and the new "photos " app then replaced iPhoto.

Have you looked carefully?

The update only adds the Photos icon to the Dock and removed the iPhoto icon. Drag iPhoto from your Applications folder to the Dock to add it back and you are done.

Only, any iPhoto version earlier than iPhoto 9.6.1 is not fully compatible with MacOS X 10.10.3. If your iPhoto is older, update to version 9.6.1, using the link LarryHN posted.

Or look at this User Tip: Get iPhoto 9.6.1 if you didn't update before OS... | Apple Support Communities

My Mac has iPhoto 9.5.1, but I did not purchase it....it came installed on the machine so I guess I will not be able to download 9.6.1 as suggested....correct?

Incorrect.

Just look at the AppStore on your Purchases tab. Even if iPhoto came preinstalled it has probably been associated with your AppleID.

There is no option to download iPhoto anymore. It says it's not available in the App Store in the US.

And, as has been posted on hundreds of threads on the forum up to now:

Go to the App Store and check out the Purchases List. If iPhoto is there then it will be v9.6.1

If it is there, then drag your existing iPhoto app (not the library, just the app) to the trash

Install the App from the App Store.

Sometimes iPhoto is not visible on the Purchases List. it may be hidden. See this article for details on how to unhide it.

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4928

One question often asked: Will I lose my Photos if I reinstall?

iPhoto the application and the iPhoto Library are two different parts of the iPhoto programme. So, reinstalling the app should not affect the Library. BUT you should always have a back up before doing this kind of work. Always.