IPhoto not working as screen saver in OS X 10.9.4

I have upgraded two Macs to OS X 10.9.4 and am now no longer able to use folders from my iPhoto library as screen savers. The reboot solution another user found is not working on either of these computers. Does anyone know how to solve this problem?

Hello Ursula,
If I understand your problem correctly you would like to choose one of your folders (not an event) from iPhoto to be your screen saver. I had the same issue and found the solution. I am running OS X 10.9.4 and iPhoto 9.5.1 on a mbp. Go to:
•"System Preferences";
•"Desktop & Screen Saver";
•"Screen Savor";
•Choose one of the viewing options from the left panel e.g. "floating"/"flip-up"/"ken burns";
•Once you chose a viewing option a "Source:" drop down menu will appear in the right pane. (note the "source" drop down menu is not visible until you chose a viewing option;
•From the "Source" choice "photo library";
•You should now see all the pictures from your iPhoto including the folders you have made;
•Click the folder and then click the "choose" button.
I hope this helps!

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