OS X Yosemite update on my MacBook Pro.. Not Good

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OS X Yosemite update on my MacBook Pro.. Not Good

I updated my 17-in. 2009 MacBook Pro with OS X Yosemite, my iPhoto and Aperture have disappeared and replaced with Photos, which I do not like at all.. I want my iPhoto library back. When trying to update the applications which were purchased it tells me I can not have these two apps as they are not a Canadian app.. I recently purchased 27 in iMac and it has not given me any problems in this department. Leaving in a month for a photography shoot, I am feeling totally lost. How do I get my original MacBook back? please help.. Appreciate any advise, thank you!

Posted on May 6, 2015 11:56 AM

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Answer 1

Csound1

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May 6, 2015 11:59 AM in response to kelly hunter hyde

1. Neither iPhoto or Aperture have been removed, they are in your Applications folder just as they have always been.

2. Your library is also just where it was, in your Pictures folder

3. Open the one you want

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Answer 2

May 6, 2015 12:26 PM in response to Csound1

Aperture is in my Apps, iPhoto is not, it has disappeared. Aperture will not open up, it tells me it is not available. If I go to the app store, it shows my purchases, iPhoto and Aperture are both there, but will not update, when I search for these two apps, it tells me they are not available in Canada. Yes, all my photos from the iPhoto library are stored in Photos, but it is definitely not the same as iPhoto.. I do not like the set up at all.. I do not understand why change something which is not broken. I feel like I have a computer I do not understand. I just want my MacBook Pro back.. I have a month to get this figured out, the time is precious, certainly not on my to do list. Also, it tells me in Apps OS X Yosemite, "download" , which is done, if I click on the "download", it tells me it is already installed, "Use the Updates page to install the 10.10 update or if you would like to download the full OS X installer click continue" I am confused.. unsure if I should continue or let it be, and find a professional to clean this mess up before leaving the country. So frustrated. Thank you for your advise.

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Answer 3

Csound1

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May 6, 2015 12:30 PM in response to kelly hunter hyde

kelly hunter hyde wrote:

Aperture is in my Apps, iPhoto is not, it has disappeared.

The only way that can happen is if you deleted it, the upgrade does not.

You seem very vermischt about this, perhaps taking it to a pro for a calmer view is the way you should go.

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Answer 4

May 6, 2015 12:47 PM in response to kelly hunter hyde

iPhoto should still be there in

/Applications

it will not be on your Dock or Missions control or whatever else you use, but it is not gone.

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Answer 5

The hatter

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May 6, 2015 1:12 PM in response to kelly hunter hyde

Never. Ever. Do an update without first making a bootable backup.

There are some great "news" sites that offer tips and advice, and alert as to what has changed and why with any update - waiting a few days for others to "kick the tires" so to speak is helpful and what I tend to do.

Yes, forced changes can be a nuisance or worse. My brother has resisted upgrade to Yosemite until forced, and when the last brick (10.10.999 🙂 is in place. Treating updates with kid gloves.

you wandered into a non-notebook group community.

MacBook Pro

OS X 10.10 might be handy instead

OS X Yosemite

Photo Support

http://www.apple.com/support/mac-apps/photos/

Photos for Mac

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Answer 6

May 6, 2015 9:42 PM in response to The hatter

Thank you everyone.. I guess I was wondering if others are experiencing this, and how to fix it. I have been trying to figure it out for two days now, and getting no where. I appreciate all your advice, I will read the links you sent and see if I can solve the problem. Definitely regret making this update.. Thank you again.. Cheers!

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