I might have really wrecked my iPhoto - Help!
Hi, I was trying to manually install the iphoto keyword assistant, and got my folder structure confused. I replaced the info.plist, macOS, and resources files/folders in the root 'Contents' folder after showing the package iPhoto app. I know this is bad news, but what can I do? I don't see the replaced files/folders in the trash...
Garreth
If you can't see the files in the trash, it may be because you overwrote them. I think a re-install of the app is called for.
Trash the app and then trash the receipt in HD/Library/Receipts
Regards
TD
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