HT1229 my iphoto library continues to be unreadable I have rebuilt it 4 times and the same thing happens. Suggestions ?

My iphoto library keeps becoming unreadable I have rebuilt it 4 times the same thing keeps happening.

With the amount of information you've provided it's impossible to offer a potential solution. We can't see your computer so we need to know the details of your problem and setup, i.e.:
what version of iPhoto are you using?
what system version are you running?
what do you see when iPhoto opens?
what fixes have you tried?
where is your library located?
did you apply any updates or upgrades just prior to the problem occurring?
are you running a "managed" or "referenced" library?
what type of Mac?
how much free space on your boot drive?
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Back up your iPhoto library, Depress and hold the option (alt) and command keys and launch iPhoto - from the resulting first aid window repair permissions and if necessary rebuild your database
LN

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Hi NWL1,
Thanks for the question. If I understand correctly, the iPhone won't update and is stuck. I would recommend that you read this article, it may be able to help you resolve or isolate the issue.
If you can't update or restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Have a great day,
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TS3212 i am trying to buy a song on itunes and every time i try this always pops up "payment information required tap to continue sign in" and the payment info shows up and them doesnt do anything then i try again and the same thing happens!!! What do i d

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sorry to bother you.. but did you get any tips or answers on how to fix the issue you had in relation to your question.. by any chance.. (TS3212 Re: i am trying to buy a song on itunes and every time i try this always pops up "payment information required tap to continue sign in" and the payment info shows up and them doesnt do anything then i try again and the same thing happens!!! What do i do??)
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TS3212 Re: i am trying to buy a song on itunes and every time i try this always pops up "payment information required tap to continue sign in" and the payment info shows up and them doesnt do anything then i try again and the same thing happens!!! What do

TS3212 Re: i am trying to buy a song on itunes and every time i try this always pops up "payment information required tap to continue sign in" and the payment info shows up and them doesnt do anything then i try again and the same thing happens!!! What do i do??Mar 6, 2014 7:07 AM (in response to pdsechser)

sorry to bother you.. but did you get any tips or answers on how to fix the issue you had in relation to your question.. by any chance.. (TS3212 Re: i am trying to buy a song on itunes and every time i try this always pops up "payment information required tap to continue sign in" and the payment info shows up and them doesnt do anything then i try again and the same thing happens!!! What do i do??)
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what version of iPhoto are you using?
what system version are you running?
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HT5037 The iPhoto Library Upgrader tool doesn't work. I've downloaded it, and follow the directions, but iPhoto still won't open.

The iPhoto Library Upgrader tool doesn't work. I've downloaded it, and follow the directions, but iPhoto still won't open.

Your Library is damaged.
Option 1
Back Up and try rebuild the library: hold down the command and option (or alt) keys while launching iPhoto. Use the resulting dialogue to rebuild. Choose to Repair Database. If that doesn't help, then try again, this time using Rebuild Database.
If that fails:
Option 2
Download iPhoto Library Manager and use its rebuild function. (In early versions of Library Manager it's the File -> Rebuild command. In later versions it's under the Library menu.)
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Because this process creates an entirely new library and leaves your old one untouched, it is non-destructive, and if you're not happy with the results you can simply return to your old one.
As for goign back: do you have an undamaged library?
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HT1229 my iphoto library continues to be unreadable I have rebuilt it 4 times and the same thing happens. Suggestions ?

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