How to sign in using the Apple ID that I initially used to set up the computer?

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How to sign in using the Apple ID that I initially used to set up the computer?

How to sign in using the Apple ID that I initially used to set up the computer? I cant update my iPhoto and download pictures from Iphone :((

I updated ios on my MacBook Air to Yosemite, since then I had to update also iPhoto, as it was not compatible with Yosemite. When trying to update it I received this alert "These apps cannot be accepted by your Apple ID. These have already been assigned to another Apple ID." And the solution wud be to sign in using my initial Apple ID, but Im not aware of having one or changing it. I have many Mac devices so I at one point sing in to my Air with another ID not even noticing it and have it since the moment I found out the alert. Can anyone help me with this, please? And also, where are my pictures stored in my Air? Is there some folder, cuz Im used to Windows and Mac is totally new and not really clear to me for now. I need to download pictures from my iPhone and iPhoto seems to be the only way??

thanks

elen

MacBook Air, OS X Yosemite (10.10.1)

Posted on Jan 12, 2015 8:12 AM

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léonie

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Jan 12, 2015 8:24 AM in response to elen MacBook

How to sign in using the Apple ID that I initially used to set up the computer? I cant update my iPhoto and download pictures from Iphone :((

Try to remember any AppleID you ever may have used.

In the AppStore Application go to the "Store" menu.

It will show you the AppleiD You are currently using (in the last menu entry "View my account ....".

Use the "Sign out" command and sign in with any AppleID you ever used, ten check the "Purchases" tab of the App Store, if that will show the bundled apps.

And also, where are my pictures stored in my Air?

If you have used iPhoto to download your pictures, the photos will be stored in the iPhoto Library, a package, that is stored in the folder "Pictures" in your Home folder.

Terence Devlin has written some very useful user tips, that describe the iPhoto Library: See the links below:

iPhoto and File Management

How to Access Files in iPhoto

Exporting From iPhoto

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elen MacBook Author

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Jan 12, 2015 9:09 AM in response to léonie

Dear Leonie,

thanks for the prompt reply. It seems that I found it!! 🙂)) But in general, I think there should be some way to find out what was your initial ID, I guess this could be a frequent problem and trying all emails is not the most efective way..

Anywayzz, thanks alot!

elen

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léonie

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Jan 12, 2015 9:19 AM in response to elen MacBook

You're welcome, elen 🙂

But in general, I think there should be some way to find out what was your initial ID, I guess this could be a frequent problem and trying all emails is not the most efective way..

It is for security reasons, that Apple is making it impossible to find out, which AppleID an application has been bought with.

To find any Apple ID, go to the page https://appleid.apple.com

Here you can search for your AppleIDs, but it will not help to find out, which AppleIDs you used to buy or accept certain apps.

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