How reliable is Systweak Duplicate Cleaner for iPhoto?

Here're the cleaning apps I've tested on a limited basis:
These applications will identify and help remove duplicate photos from an iPhoto Library:
iPhoto Library Manager - $29.95
PhotoSweeper - $9.95 - This app can search by comparing the image's bitmaps or histograms thus finding duplicates with different file names and dates.
Duplicate Annihilator - $7.95 - only app able to detect duplicate thumbnail files or faces files when an iPhoto 8 or earlier library has been imported the library.
DeCloner - $19.95 - can find duplicates in iPhoto Libraries or in folders on the HD.
DupliFinder - $7 - shows which events the photos are in.
iPhoto AppleScript to Remove Duplicates - Free
PhotoDedupo - $4.99 (App Store) - this app has a "similar" search feature which is like PhotoSweeper's bitmap comparison. It found all duplicates
Duplicate Cleaner for iPhoto - free - was able to recognize the duplicated HDR and normal files from an iPhone shooting in HDR
Some users have reported that PhotoSweeper did the best in finding all of the dups in their library: iphoto has duplicated many photos, how...: Apple Support Communities.
If you have an iPhone and have it set to keep the normal photo when shooting HDR photos the two image files that are created will be duplicates in a manner of speaking (same image) but there are only twp apps that detected the iPhone HDR and normal photos as being duplicates: PhotoSweeper and Duplicate Cleaner for iPhoto. None of the other apps detected those two files as being duplicates as they look for file name as well as other attributes and the two files from the iPhone have different file names.
iPLM, however, is the best all around iPhoto utility as it can do so much more than just find duplicates. IMO it's a must have tool if using iPhoto.

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Duplicate cleaner for iPhoto cannot continue as Library is not selected in iPhoto.

I.) Version Information:
iPhoto version 9.6 (910.29)
Duplicate Cleaner for iPhoto version 1.8 (1.8.01)
OS X Yosemite (version 10.10.1)
MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012)
I have only one iPhoto library. I have launched iPhoto prior to launching 'Duplicate Cleaner for iPhoto."
II.) Error message: "Duplicate Cleaner for iPhoto cannot continue as Library is not selected in iPhoto. Please start iPhoto and select a library."
III.) What i've tried:
1.) disabled photo stream in iPhoto.
2.) launched iPhoto while holding command & option
a.) - Repair Permissiones
b.) Rebuild Thumbnails
c.) Repair Database
d.) Rebuild Database
3.) Disk Utility --> verify & (later) repair disk permissions.
4.) (after turning off file vault encryption) I ran resetpassword from the terminal and reset permissions exactly as described here: http://osxdaily.com/2011/11/15/repair-user-permissions-in-mac-os-x-lion/
5.) Deleted "com.apple.iPhoto.plist" (and subsequently recreated it at 1st launch of iPhoto)
6.) Verified that my user account is the owner of my iPhoto library
7.) Against my better judgement, I called their support. I even participated in the Log Me In Rescue support session. I hung up when their agent told me to reset Safari.
I'd like to think that I'm not an idiot, but I have tried everything I could think of. I haven't been able to find much online. I understand that this is 3rd party software, but I don't know where else to post this. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Old Toad,
Thanks for your response. I was just about to try your suggestion when I opened Mail. In my frustration, I emailed their support last night. To my surprise, they offered a solution. I just downloaded this "beta" version, and it worked. I just removed several duplicates. I have posted the resolution that worked for me below. Again, thank you for your suggestion.
Date: December 28, 2014 at 3:18:43 AM CST
Subject: [TUMM #WYO-597-59222]: “Duplicate Cleaner for iPhoto cannot continue as Library is not selected in iPhoto. Please start iPhoto and select a library."
From: TuneupMyMac Team <[email protected]>
Reply-To: [email protected]
To: [ Redacted ]
Dear [ Redacted ]
Thank you for writing to us.
We have a beta version of the program which may resolve the problem you are facing.
If you wish to use it, you can download it from the link below:
http://cloudfront.systweak.com/duplicatecleanerforiphoto/Duplicate_Cleaner_For_i Photo.zip
Please save it on your Mac and then double click on it to install it.
It should work.
Please do not hesitate to contact us, should you have further queries.
Regards
Varun T[ Redacted ]
Systweak Support Team
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Used "Duplicate Cleaner for iPhoto" now my video files in iPhoto have an error message "A necessary data reference could not be resolved."

As the title states, I used the app "Duplicate Cleaner for iPhoto" to get rid of 6 GB of duplicate pictures. However, now when I go to view a video in iPhoto, I get the error message "A necessary data reference could not be resolved." I am able to view the video clips (with sound, etc.) in Finder. However, I want to know if there is a way to restore them in iPhoto?????
Thanks,
Leslie
I see that the suggested solution is to restore from back-up... is there anyway to do that without bringing in ALL of the duplicate photos I just deleted?

Try going back to QuickTime 7.4, we've seen the same problem occur with the 7.5 update. How did you make the .mov file that plays all of the files? For us, the problem shows up with reference movies (such as that .mov) made on a Mac, but works fine if it is created on Windows.

Why is duplicate cleaner for iphoto ignoring duplicates?

Why is this app not working? It worked at first.

Ignoring duplicates is better than corrupting the iPhoto library. There have been quite a few posts, were an iPhoto library was no longer working after cleaning out duplicates. The better strategy by far would be to avoid importing duplicates. At least, never try it on the only version of your iPhoto library.
This helped meRe: HELP for IPHOTO IPLM Needed

How can i delete duplicates photos in iPhoto without doing it one by one? Thx

how can i delete duplicates photos in iPhoto without doing it one by one? Thx

These applications will identify and help remove duplicate photos from an iPhoto Library:
iPhoto Library Manager - $29.95
Duplicate Annihilator - $7.95 - only app able to detect duplicate thumbnail files or faces files when an iPhoto 8 or earlier library has been imported into another.
PhotoSweeper - $9.95 - This app can search by comparing the image's bitmaps or histograms thus finding duplicates with different file names and dates.
DeCloner - $19.95 - can find duplicates in iPhoto Libraries or in folders on the HD.
DupliFinder - $7 - shows which events the photos are in.
iPhoto AppleScript to Remove Duplicates - Free
PhotoDedupo - $4.99 (App Store) - this app has a "similar" search feature which is like PhotoSweeper's bitmap comparison. It found all duplicates
Duplicate Cleaner for iPhoto - free - was able to recognize the duplicated HDR and normal files from an iPhone shooting in HDR
Some users have reported that PhotoSweeper did the best in finding all of the dups in their library: iphoto has duplicated many photos, how...: Apple Support Communities.
If you have an iPhone and have it set to keep the normal photo when shooting HDR photos the two image files that are created will be duplicates in a manner of speaking (same image) but the only duplicate finder app that detected the iPhone HDR and normal photos as being duplicates was PhotoSweeper. None of the other apps detected those two files as being duplicates as they look for file name as well as other attributes and the two files from the iPhone have different file names.
iPLM, however, is the best all around iPhoto utility as it can do so much more than just find duplicates. IMO it's a must have tool if using iPhoto.
OT

Suggest a good photo duplicate cleaner for a Mac

I have MANY duplicate photos that I need to delete. Can you suggest a good duplicate finder for my Mac PC?

You can use one of these applications to identify and remove duplicate photos from an iPhoto Library:
iPhoto Library Manager - $29.95
Duplicate Cleaner for iPhoto - free
Duplicate Annihilator - $7.95 - only app able to detect duplicate thumbnail files or faces files when an iPhoto 8 or earlier library has been imported into another.
PhotoSweeper - $9.95 - This app can search by comparing the image's bitmaps or histograms thus finding duplicates with different file names and dates.
DeCloner - $19.95 - can find dupicates in iPhoto Libraries or in folders on the HD.
OT

HT2509 How to use duplicate cleaner for I Photo?

I downloaded duplicate cleaner for I Photo and could not get it to work.
When it posted to go to Library in finder and I do not have library listed but I do have pictures listed (which are files) so it would not work when I cloicked to activate the clean up. How do I get I Photo library to my finder so I can get Duplicate cleaner to work?

Consider dupeGuru. I have heard of users having good results with it.
http://www.hardcoded.net/dupeguru/

How do I remove duplicate pictures in iPhoto and in folders?

I have 12000 pictures and duplicate annihilator is so slow and can only be used fopr 500 pictures. How do I remove duplicates pictures i iPhoto and in all the original folders?

What do you mean by "in all the original folders" ?
If you purchase and registers Duplicate Annihilator then the 500 photo limit is removed.
Regards
TD

How do I find duplicate photos in iPhoto

I have so many duplicates in iPhoto that my library files is way too large by thousands of photos. I need to find a way to weed out duplicate photos. Anyone know how?
Thanks,
Barb

Where are you seeing these duplicates? If you're seeing them from withing the iPhoto window then you can use one of the apps listed below.
If you're seeing those "duplicate" files via the Finder then you don't have duplicates. iPhoto will have a minimum of 2 files in it's lbrary for each file imported. So don't relay on what you see via the Finder regarding duplicates in the iPhoto library.
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hese applications will identify and help remove duplicate photos from an iPhoto Library:
iPhoto Library Manager - $29.95
Duplicate Annihilator - $7.95 - only app able to detect duplicate thumbnail files or faces files when an iPhoto 8 or earlier library has been imported into another.
PhotoSweeper - $9.95 - This app can search by comparing the image's bitmaps or histograms thus finding duplicates with different file names and dates.
DeCloner - $19.95 - can find duplicates in iPhoto Libraries or in folders on the HD.
DupliFinder - $7 - shows which events the photos are in.
iPhoto AppleScript to Remove Duplicates - Free
Some users have reported that PhotoSweeper did the best in finding all of the dups in their library: i photo has duplicated many photos, how...: Apple Support Communities.
If you have an iPhone and have it set to keep the normal photo when shooting HDR photos the two image files that are created will be duplicates in a manner of speaking (same image) but the only duplicate finder app that detected the iPhone HDR and normal photos as being duplicates was PhotoSweeper. None of the other apps detected those two files as being duplicates as they look for file name as well as other attributes and the two files from the iPhone have different file names.
iPLM, however, is the most versatile and best all around iPhoto utility to have.
OT

How do i delete duplicate photos in iphoto

What is the easiest way to delete duplicate photos in iphoto at one time? I have 8,000 photos to go through with many duplicates.

Duplicate annihalitor - http://brattoo.com/propaganda/
BUT
Having lots of duplicates is usually a symptom=n of other problems - most often user workflow - maybe if you told us a bit more and how the duplicates came to be we could help avoid future occurances and even solve this in a better way
LN

How do I control storage location for iPhoto, iDVD and iMovie

My primary drive is getting full and I note that my User file has all of the iPhoto images, iDVD projects and iMovie projects. I want to take these collections off the main drive and place them on one of my external hard drives to open up space on my primary drive (the one with the Applications, etc.) How do I control where my images and movies are filed when I use the above applications? I do not recall designating any save function to this folder or drive. How can I save these files in a location on my external drives in tthe future? If I move these images and movies from my User file, will that cause a problem for iPhoto or iMovie or iDVD in finding the files in the future as I use these applications?

Hi
They are using three different concepts - VERY UNLIKE APPLE to do like this !
• iPhoto saves in a iPhoto library and there can be more than one - using the alt-key during up-start let's You to select which one You want to use and on Main Hard Disk at Root level in Photo folder.
• iDVD - Save an iDVD Project file (sort of folder) where You want to find it.
• iMovie - saves Event's and Project's in iMovie Event's resp Project's folders AND ONE MUST NOT alter or move anything in them or location of them - Moving Event's and Project's MUST BE DONE inside the iMovie Application !
So while one can move iMovie Event's and Project's to another Mac - the needed Photos (and audio from iTunes) will be missing and very hard to get iMovie on second Mac to find and recognice.
Yours (also confused - and moving step by step into the OLD FinalCut realm - Where everything makes SENSE !)
Bengt W

How to change the Apple ID for iPhotos and iMovies(The first ID used in the mac book)?

I found that every time when I want to update the iphotos and imovies and the native apps in the mac book it is needed to use the first apple id that used for the first time you turn on the mac book.
Since that id is not used now and i want to change it, any body knows how to change it?
And although my current admin id has changed, but still when updating iphotos the very first id is needed...

abelard.xu wrote:
... but still when updating iphotos the very first id is needed...
Correct. Apps are Tied to the Apple ID that Purchased them...
From Here http://support.apple.com/kb/HE37
I have multiple Apple IDs. Is there a way for me to merge them into a single Apple ID?
Apple IDs cannot be merged. You should use your preferred Apple ID from now on, but you can still access your purchased items such as music, movies, or software using your other Apple IDs.

How to have a duplicate values for jtree components..

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How do I stop duplicate iMessages for two phones.

My husband and I have an iPhone. We have one Apple ID that appears to be registered on both phone. When we sent iMessage to each other we get a duplicate text sent to each of us. How do I stop this?

settings - message - send&receive - make sure the cell is the defaut.
You may need to remove or uncheck the apple id on both devices.

How do I remove duplicate photos in iphoto?

Hi
I seem to have duplicates within events and across events. Is there an easy way of getting rid of them rather than identifying each duplicate and clicking on trash?

Duplicate Annihaliator
Or tell us how you got these and maybe there is a better solution - typically duplicates are a sympton of a problem rather than the actual problem
LN

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