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Q: i have already downloaded the iPhoto 11 but when i try to pull up an old photo file its saying i need to prepare the library ? HELP !!!!

i have already downloaded the iPhoto 11 but when i try to pull up an old photo file its saying i need to prepare the library ? HELP !!!!

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Posted on Apr 17, 2015 7:42 AM

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  • by Terence Devlin,

    Terence Devlin Terence Devlin Apr 17, 2015 7:54 AM in response to spursgirrrl
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    Apr 17, 2015 7:54 AM in response to spursgirrrl

    Well prepare the Library. I'm sure the exact message you get will have a clue...

  • by LarryHN,Helpful

    LarryHN LarryHN Apr 17, 2015 8:50 AM in response to spursgirrrl
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    Apr 17, 2015 8:50 AM in response to spursgirrrl

    Just a guess since you provide no information to let us help you - if you old library is from iphoto '08 9 (version 7.x.x) or earlier then you need to download and run the iphoto library upgrader before launching iphoto '11

     

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  • by Zorro1960,

    Zorro1960 Zorro1960 Apr 26, 2015 7:22 PM in response to spursgirrrl
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    Apr 26, 2015 7:22 PM in response to spursgirrrl

    I upgraded Yosemete my Iphoto was upgraded I chose the wrong library, apparently I have more than one, so I followed the directions on the upgrade  and no luck I cannot open my Iphotos unless I go through the search mode and find the file, otherwise it will not let me switch between libraries...So frustrating on a mac less than a year old GRRRR!