iPhoto Bug

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iPhoto Bug

I realize I have a lot of updating I need to do (been putting it off), but when I went to export my iPhoto library (tons of photos) before updating, some of the photos appear warped. When I click on that photo, a completely different photo opens. Any ideas what is going on? I'm worried that I'm going to lose some data and hoping someone here may have some insight. Thanks!

OS X 10.9.5

iPhoto 9.5.1

MacBook Air

Processor: 2 GHz Intel Core i7

Memory: 8 GB 1600 MHz DDR3

500 GB Flash Storage

MacBook Air

Posted on Nov 27, 2015 1:59 PM

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Answer 1

sberman

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263,751 points

Nov 27, 2015 3:47 PM in response to SouthernAngel

Your problems are just beginning. Your waiting to update/upgrade is going to cause you extra grief because you will have to add at least this intermediate step described here:

Can't Update iPhoto because it is not available in the App Store

You will need to update iPhoto before transitioning to Photos because a later version of iPhoto is required to allow Photos to create its library.

In the future, I strongly recommend you perform each update/upgrade as it becomes available.

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Answer 2

LarryHN

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106,110 points

Mar 31, 2016 4:11 PM in response to SouthernAngel

backup your iPHoto library and then hold down the option and command keys while launching iPHoto - repair permissions , rebuild thumbnails and the rebuild the database- this should give you a working iPHoto library - once it is working well with iPhoto then upgrade to El Captain and Photos - that will be quick and easy (be sure to have a good backup prior to any repair or upgrade) - upgrading from iPHoto 9.5.1 to Photos works just fine

LN

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Answer 3

Mar 31, 2016 4:19 PM in response to LarryHN

I really, really appreciate your help, LN! I was so relieved to see that things should work out after all. After repairing permissions/thumbnails, I'm no longer seeing any warping. Can I just upgrade to El Capitan/Photos and not do anything with the database? That's my inclination. Please forgive my late "Thank you"! (I'll spare you the details on why I'm just replying.)

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