Johan M

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Q: Photos freezes when updating library

Since I updated to El Capitan, Photos on my iMac freezes on start up of the application when library is updating.

Anyone have a clue on what to do?

Thanks

Johan

iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.4), iPad, Time Capsule, Apple TV

Posted on Dec 19, 2015 12:59 AM

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by Old Toad,

Old Toad Dec 19, 2015 8:39 AM in response to Johan M
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Dec 19, 2015 8:39 AM in response to Johan M

As a test launch Photos with the Option key held down and try to create a new, test library. I

f you can then the problem lies in your other library. You can then try to repair the library according to the instructions in this Apple document: Repair Your Library.

Note: If you use iCloud Photo Library with Photos, this action will cause Photos to upload all your pictures again (from Fix missing or incorrect thumbnails in Photos - Apple Support).
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by Johan M,

Johan M Dec 20, 2015 2:33 AM in response to Old Toad
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Dec 20, 2015 2:33 AM in response to Old Toad

Hi, thank you very much. That was very helpful and solved my problem.
Take care
Johan
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