Help with Iphoto 4.0.3 Restoring from Backup
I restored Iphoto 4.0.3 from a backup. It starts up as if it is the first time I used the application. I now want to see my old library on an external drive but can't find a way to open it.
How do I go about opening my old library. I have tried re-naming it to no avail. Iphoto does not give me the option of looking for a new library.
Any ideas? Much appreciated. Barb
Barbara,
Welcome to Discussions. Other Mac users are here to help.
If you restored iPhoto is working it opened with a brand iPhoto Library Folder in your Pictures folder. Quit iPhoto. Move this folder to your desktop. Relaunch iPhoto. I should present you with the option to create a new library or locate an existing one.
Choose locate and navigate to the external iPhoto Library Folder on your external.
Peter
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