Does the option still exist to use iPhoto, since launch of Photos and push by Apple to store photos on Cloud?

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Does the option still exist to use iPhoto, since launch of Photos and push by Apple to store photos on Cloud?

Please describe steps to take to find and work with iPhoto, now that the icon is replaced in the dock with Photos. Apple seems to be pushing use of iCloud storage at monthly fee, and lots of useful perks; but I want some photos to remain just on my computer. I also want to use the iCloud option for some photos. I would appreciate any tips on how to navigate the two systems.

MacBook Pro, OS X Yosemite (10.10.3)

Posted on Jun 9, 2015 4:59 PM

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LarryHN

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Jun 9, 2015 5:01 PM in response to SayCheese!

Really simple - assuming you are up to date with iphoto version 9.6.1 just go to the Applications folder and launch iPhoto - if you are not up to date see Can't Update iPhoto because it is not available in the App Store

LN

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Rysz

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Jun 9, 2015 5:01 PM in response to SayCheese!

iPhoto is still in your Applications folder.

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Jun 9, 2015 5:30 PM in response to LarryHN

Can't get any update to iPhoto, now that I have 10.10.3. My Mac says my iPhoto is not up to date and directs me to the App Store, which says the update is no longer available. However, I have found that my photos are still on my computer; I must take the active step to upload to iCloud for that option to be activated. I think I can pick and choose which photos to put in the Cloud and which not. Thanks.

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LarryHN

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Jun 9, 2015 8:42 PM in response to SayCheese!

did you follow the directions in the link I posted

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SayCheese! Author

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Jun 10, 2015 5:00 AM in response to LarryHN

I did follow the directions you gave. I found iPhoto in Applications. When I tried to open it, nothing happened other than the screen said I needed to update it and directed me to the App Store, just as you said. At the App Store, there were no updates for iPhoto, at all, no matter how I searched. I entered "iPhoto 9.6.1", no results. I entered "iPhoto", no results. I searched my own computer for updates and found none available for iPhoto. I think Apple must have discontinued support and updates for iPhoto. As I mentioned, I can still access the photos that remain on my computer and organize them as previously, and new photos go to there, for me to choose to upload to iCloud or not.

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SayCheese! Author

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Jun 10, 2015 6:06 AM in response to Rysz

Thanks. I did find that, as you can tell from my reply to LN. I appreciate your providing a helpful reply.

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LarryHN

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Jun 10, 2015 7:02 AM in response to SayCheese!

And when you fooled ALL of the directions?

First, go to the App Store, Purchases tab, and make sure iPhoto is in the list of purchased software. If it is not, this will not work, so don't bother continuing.

Just as a precaution, copy iPhoto from your Applications folder onto an external disk or USB stick and eject that drive.

Delete iPhoto from your Applications folder. Make sure there are no disks mounted that have a copy of iPhoto on them. Empty the Trash.

Make sure no other users have iPhoto open in the background. It is best to have all other users logged out.

I ended up having to Restart before I could clear iPhoto from the App Store memory (it was still showing Update on the button in Purchases).

If it is still showing as Update, try searching Spotlight for iPhoto. There may be a copy on a mounted external disk that it is identifying.

You should now be able to go to the Purchases tab and find iPhoto with the Update button labeled "Install"Click "Install" and it should download the current version which works with Yosemite.

When I first tried, after authenticating, it posted a 503 error and asked if I wanted to Retry. When I clicked "Retry," it started downloading.

It's about 1.2 GB, so it takes a little while to fully download.

LN

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