Q: iPhoto upgrader does not work
After reinstalling Yosemite I had to reinstall iPhoto. I downloaded it again and was informed that I needed to upgrade the iPhoto library. I downloaded the iPhoto Library Upgrader and launched it from my utilities folder. After that, every time I try to launch iPhoto I get this:
When I click on the upgrade button an update dialog flashes with a progress bar for 1 sec and then iPhoto crashes.
When I go to Utilities and launch the upgrader tool I get this:
I have trashed iPhoto and the upgrader several times, and re downloaded them with the same result.
The pictures folder in my Finder is grayed out and I can't access my photos.
I have an older Mac which is out of Apple Care. Apple wants to charge me for support for this problem which is not a user error but obviously a defect in the software. I find this crazy. Is there anyone who can help me?
MB Pro 15'' Intel Core 2 Duo 2.53 GHz, 4 GB DDR3, Mac OS X (10.7.2), iPhone 3GS
Posted on Jan 17, 2015 8:44 AM
I followed the instructions from LarryHN and repaired permissions. When I tried to launch iPhoto with Alt-Command it no longer showed me the first aid window to repair the database. But when I just right-clicked the iPhoto app I was able to choose from 3 different databases - Pictures, and Library x 2. When I chose Library I was able to launch iPhoto successfully and I can see my photos and import from my iPhone. Thank You Larry!!
Posted on Jan 17, 2015 9:00 AM


