How to I get it back

Question

I was using Iphoto and I cleaned up the macintosh HD with old pictures but somehow when I went back with new pictures on Iphoto 6, it refuses to pop up or let me use it, but its in the iphoto pictures folder, how do I retrieve it back, I have empty my bin. Is there a way?

Answer 1

Rajandeep
I was using Iphoto and I cleaned up the macintosh HD with old pictures
How did you do this? Did you do it via the iPhoto Window or with the Finder in the iPhoto Library Folder?
It is strongly advised that you do not move, change or in anyway alter things in the iPhoto Library Folder as this can cause the application to fail and even lead to data loss.
Do you get a 'i' or '?' symbol?
The ! or ? turns up when iPhoto loses the connection between the thumbnail in the iPhoto Window and the file it represents.
The most common cause of this is User Activity in the iPhoto Library Folder. Have you altered, moved or renamed anything in the iPhoto Library Folder?
If you haven't, then try rebuilding the database. Hold down the apple and option (or alt) keys and launch iPhoto. Use the resulting dialogue to rebuild.
If you have changed things in the iPhoto Library Folder then you need to put them back as they were. If you can't put them back, then you'll need to create and populate a new library:
To create and populate a new library:
Note this will give you a working library with the same film rolls and pictures as before, however, you will lose your albums, keywords, books, calendars etc.
Move the iPhoto Library Folder to the desktop
Launch iPhoto. It will ask if you wish to create a new Library. Say Yes.
Go into the iPhoto Library Folder on your desktop and find the Originals folder. From the Originals folder drag the individual rolls to the iPhoto Window and it will recreate them in the new library.
When you're sure all is well you can delete the iPhoto Library Folder on your desktop.
In the future, in addition to your usual back up routine, you might like to make a copy of the library6.iPhoto file whenever you have made changes to the library as protection against database corruption.
Regards
TD