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I have no idea what I have done but I am getting the following error when I try to start iPhoto and Parallels. This was not happening last night. just started first thing in the morning.

Other apps are opening fine. Its just these two.

Can't remember what exactly I have changed.

Mac OS X 10.10.1 (14B25)

Error while Opening iPhoto

Dyld Error Message:

Library not loaded: @rpath/PhotoFoundation.framework/Versions/A/PhotoFoundation

Referenced from: /Applications/iPhoto.app/Contents/MacOS/iPhoto

Reason: no suitable image found. Did find:

/Applications/iPhoto.app/Contents/MacOS/../Frameworks/PhotoFoundation.framework /Versions/A/PhotoFoundation:

code signature invalid for '/Applications/iPhoto.app/Contents/MacOS/../Frameworks/PhotoFoundation.framewor k/Versions/A/PhotoFoundation'

Error while opening parallels

Dyld Error Message:

Library not loaded: @loader_path/../Frameworks/PDControlCenter.framework/Versions/A/PDControlCenter

Referenced from: /Applications/Parallels Desktop.app/Contents/MacOS/prl_client_app

Reason: no suitable image found. Did find:

/Applications/Parallels Desktop.app/Contents/MacOS/../Frameworks/PDControlCenter.framework/Versions/A/P DControlCenter:

code signature invalid for '/Applications/Parallels Desktop.app/Contents/MacOS/../Frameworks/PDControlCenter.framework/Versions/A/P DControlCenter'

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MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Mid 2014), OS X Yosemite (10.10.1)

Posted on Jan 11, 2015 8:44 PM

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sjunaidn Author

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Jan 11, 2015 9:36 PM in response to sjunaidn

UPDATE:

Guys, I read some where that if I rebooted macbook into safe mode and then booted back normally the problem will go away.

I followed the instructions and still had the same problem for a few times.

Magically, the problem has gone away. But I am interested in understanding what caused this issue.

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sjunaidn Author

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Jan 11, 2015 11:27 PM in response to sjunaidn

Ok I think I said it too soon.

I rebooted and have the exact same problem.

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sjunaidn Author

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Jan 11, 2015 11:46 PM in response to sjunaidn

It's also happening to one more application ( Dashlane) as well.

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Linc Davis

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Jan 12, 2015 1:47 PM in response to sjunaidn

If you don't already have a current backup, back up all data, then reinstall the OS.* You don't need to erase the startup volume, and you won't need the backup unless something goes wrong. If the system was upgraded from an older version of OS X, you may need the Apple ID and password you used.

If you use FileVault 2, then before running the Installer you must launch Disk Utility and select the icon of the FileVault startup volume ("Macintosh HD," unless you gave it a different name.) It will be nested below another icon with the same name. Click the Unlock button in the toolbar and enter your login password when prompted. Then quit Disk Utility to be returned to the main Recovery screen.

There are ways to back up a computer that isn't fully functional. Ask if you need guidance.

If you installed the Java runtime distributed by Apple and still need it, you'll have to reinstall it. The same goes for Xcode. All other data will be preserved.

*The linked support article refers to OS X 10.10 ("Yosemite"), but the procedure is the same for OS X 10.7 ("Lion") and later.

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sjunaidn Author

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Jan 12, 2015 2:10 PM in response to Linc Davis

Hi Linc,

Thanks for looking into this.

I was reading your response and came across Java. I now remember that I installed JavaForOSX2014-001.dmg to get my lotus notes up and running on the night before this started happening?

Do you think uninstalling this will help me out?

I have observed that apps ( parallels, skype, iphoto, snagit, dashlane) do not start up at times but then they start up at other times. It happens randomly. For example, I started parallels in the morning and got this error. I rebooted and it worked fine.

Regarding your suggestion of re-installing, I have my home drive on a separate partition. All the apps and OS is installed on the OS partition. So I dont need to worry about data backup. right? I can simply go ahead and format the OS partition and re-install Yosemite on the OS partition again? Thats how I did things in windows.

Thanks for your help.

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Linc Davis

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Jan 12, 2015 2:53 PM in response to sjunaidn

Do you think uninstalling this will help me out?

No, but it will be uninstalled anyway when you reinstall the OS.

So I dont need to worry about data backup. right?

No. You always need to back up, no matter what else you do. As I wrote, you won't need the backup unless something goes wrong.

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