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iPhoto won't upgrade in Yosemite

I've just updated to OS X Yosemite on my iMac (27-inch, mid 2010 model). I was running 10.6.8 and everything was working fine.

iPhoto is version 9.2.3 and iMovie is version 9.0.4. The App Store won't let me upgrade these apps. I've tried opening from the dock and also the icon in the applications folder. I get the following messages when I try to open iPhoto:

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Then when I click on the Search App Store button I get the following message when trying to download the latest version.

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What can I do to fix this. I want to be able to access my photos. Thank you.

iMac, OS X Yosemite (10.10), Was operating 10.6.8

Posted on Oct 18, 2014 7:09 PM

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Jul 10, 2015 8:49 PM in response to delboy86

How did you get it to delete and then re"purchase" it from the App store? it won't let me delete it and when i search for iphoto in the app store it says it's not available in my country, which is the US. There's also no iphoto showing up in the app store. I also tried to search for it in the apple store online and nothing helpful. Thanks!

Jul 21, 2015 10:30 AM in response to Yer_Man

I Did not update the OS myself. I bought the computer and Yosemite was already installed. I don't know what version is on it. & I barely know how to use this computer because I've been a pc user for years and am now njst making the switch. I have followed everything in this thread. I called apple support but being on hold for over 30 minutes doesn't bode well with me. there is only one version of iPhoto on the laptop and has the "no" symbol on it. I tried to delete it, then looked for it in purchases in the App Store and it isn't there. Any suggestions?

Aug 1, 2015 1:56 AM in response to lasselile

How to upgrade after? All over this thread and the forum.


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.


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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.

iPhoto won't upgrade in Yosemite

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