IPhoto library storage problems.
I have been storing my iPhoto library on a 200GB external HD for about a year with no problems.
I recently got an additional 750 GB external HD and would like to transfer all my photos to this 750 drive.
When I copy the iPhoto library to the bigger drive, then open iPhoto holding down the alt key, the iPhoto library is "grayed out" and I am unable to choose this library.
What is the proper way for me to transfer from external HD to external HD, then choose the iPhoto library in the new location?
Thanks
Stephen
When I copy the iPhoto library to the bigger drive, then open iPhoto holding down the alt key, the iPhoto library is "grayed out" and I am unable to choose this library.
This sounds like the correct way,.. it suggests that iPhoto is not finding a valid library file on the new disk. Try double clicking on the library6.iphoto file in the new location, see if that pulls up iPhoto.
Try replacing the library6.iphoto file in the new disk with the same file from the old one.
It's possible that the library file was corrupted in the move. What's the format of the new disk?
Regards
TD
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