App store shows update for iPhoto ver. 9.6.1, but it is unavailable

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App store shows update for iPhoto ver. 9.6.1, but it is unavailable

I am using MacBook Pro with OS X. My app store shows that I have an update for iPhoto ver. 9.6.1, but when I click to update it, I receive the message that it is temporarily unavailable.

Every time I try to do the update, it prompts me for my password, then it tells me that it is "temporarily unavailable. Try again later." All of my other updates work fine. I want to either update or get rid of the notification. Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance.

Sandy

MacBook Pro

Posted on Oct 13, 2015 1:37 PM

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Answer 1

Kappy

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Oct 13, 2015 1:39 PM in response to SandyBoswell

Terence Devlin

Apr 14, 2015 2:21 PM

Re: Is Iphoto gone ? i want it back!

Go to the App Store and check out the Purchases List. If iPhoto is there then it will be v9.6.1

If it is there, then drag your existing iPhoto app (not the library, just the app) to the trash

Install the App from the App Store.

Sometimes iPhoto is not visible on the Purchases List. it may be hidden. See this article for details on how to unhide it.

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4928

One question often asked: Will I lose my Photos if I reinstall?

iPhoto the application and the iPhoto Library are two different parts of the iPhoto programme. So, reinstalling the app should not affect the Library. BUT you should always have a back up before doing this kind of work. Always.

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SandyBoswell Author

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Oct 14, 2015 10:55 AM in response to Kappy

Thank you. That answer sounded promising, but iPhoto is not listed in my purchases. I followed the instructions to unhide purchases, but View Hidden Purchases was not an option on the View My Account page. Only Apple ID Summary and Manage (nickname) were on that page. Did I do something incorrectly?

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