Iphoto empty after TC back up

After a re-install I restored my documents OK from Time capsule, but had to change permissions to open the folders. My problem now is when I try to restore the iphoto library (it has a red no entry sign on the folder) it takes hours to transfer, says it is copying 18.45gb, but when I open it it is zero k. If I open the transferred library it says "there is no default application specified....." If I alt click iphoto the library is greyed out.
My account name is the same as far as I know.
If I 'get info' on the library in time capsule it says only "unknown' has read+ write permissions the only other name is 'everyone' and that has 'no access'
Message was edited by: ohanagrainger

ohanagrainger, welcome to the discussions!
If you don't see any responses in the next day or two, I would suggest posting this topic in the iPhoto forum as well. There are some real gurus over there who should be able to provide assistance.

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