My Iphoto application stays on the opening loading sign stage and won't open up at all

Hi there - first time user, so please be patient ...
Does anyone know why my Iphoto won't open?  I can't figure out why it just stays on the opening loading sign stage and won't open up any more - was working previously but seems to freeze in that opening symbol stage now whenever I try to directly open it or use it through the application field to open any jpeg format.
Cheers
Henrie

What version of iPhoto? Assuming 09 or later
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 Rebuild iPhoto Library Database from automatic backup.
If that fails:
Option 2
Download iPhoto Library Manager and use its rebuild function. This will create a new library based on data in the albumdata.xml file. Not everything will be brought over - no slideshows, books or calendars, for instance - but it should get all your albums and keywords back.
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. .
Regards
TD

Similar Messages

  • How do I fix my messages if I sent a REALLY long message to someone and the messages just blacked out and won't open to show my conversations or anything?

    I sent my friend a really long message of moons and spaces to **** her off for fun, and my messages froze, blacked out, and now they're blank and I can't click anything. I did it before on another day, and this never happened. Is this because the messages are still sending? Can I just backup and wipe my phone to fix it?
    I need help ASAP I need my phone.

    Sounds as though the messages app has crashed. Follow the below steps:
    1. Double tap the home button, locate the messages app in the screen that appears and swipe up to force close it (assuming you're running iOS 7 on your device).
    2. If the above doesn't work, then press and hold both the lock (on/off) switch and the home button at the same time, until the display turns blank, and the apple logo appears. Once the logo appears, release the buttons and wait for your device to power back on.
    If neither of the above work, you may well need to complete a restore on your phone via iTunes.

  • I have 2 itunes libraries on my macbook, but can only access one. The itunes library file for the inaccessible library is subdued and won't open. Help?

    When I select "Choose Library" the itunes library file is subdued.  I copied the library file off of Time Machine and put it back in itunes, but it remains subdued.  I'm running OS X 10.6.8 and iTunes 10.4.1. Help?

    I too had this problem and have solved it. After upgrading to iTunes 10.4.1 (Running OS X 10.6.8) I could no longer select library files. Previously, I would launch iTunes with the option key down to trigger the "Choose Library" dialog box. I have three libraries, each of them stored in separate iTunes folder within my user:music folder. I would then double-click on a given folder to open it and then double-click on the library file. After the 10.4.1 upgrade the library files were grayed out (not selectable). The problem was resolved by changing what and how I selected. When the three iTunes folders were displayed I clicked once on a folder to select it (instead of double-clicking to open it) and then clicked the "open" button in the dialog box. This resulted was iTunes launched with the library file contained in that folder.

  • My 5G iPod stays on the "very low battery" screen, and won't do anything.

    Before you ask, I've been through page after page of Google links, and I've checked every single forum related to Apple or iPods.
    When I plug it into my computer, or any device with a USB port, i get this screen:
    http://a248.e.akamai.net/7/248/51/609701196880010/www.info.apple.com/images/kbas e/60970/60970_6.gif
    Doesn't show up on the PC at all. The iPod won't turn on or do anything at all unless it's connected via USB. I recently bought a new battery for the iPod, and it worked for a few days on the small charge it came with, so it's not the battery.
    I've unplugged and plugged it back in, I've disconnected and reconnected the battery, I've done the hard reset key combination.
    I've been working on this for 4 hours... I'm desperate.

    Bump.

  • Firefox will only open once from desktop and won't open new tabs or windows

    When I clicked on Firefox's desktop icon this morning it took a solid 5 minutes for the browser window to open, and at that time I just chalked it up to my computer being slow.
    Once it did open I soon encountered the first problem: when I clicked on "Open Link in New Window" or "Open Link in New Tab" nothing happened. Subsequently, when I did navigate to a website I was unable to click on any links whatsoever. I closed the window and tried to restart Firefox which is when I ran into the second problem: it wouldn't open. I opened the Task Manager and terminated firefox.exe, attempted to open via both the desktop icon and program folder but had no luck. If I restart my computer I'm able to open just the one browser window but with the same results of the first issue I mentioned.
    I've tried all of Mozilla's troubleshooting tips in the "Firefox will not start" section with no luck. I've also uninstalled then reinstalled with no luck.
    Help!
    Version: 3.6.3 - Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.2.3) Gecko/20100401 Firefox/3.6.3
    OS: Windows XP
    == This happened ==
    Every time Firefox opened
    == June 13, 2010 ==
    == User Agent ==
    Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Windows NT 5.1; Trident/4.0; InfoPath.2; .NET CLR 2.0.50727)

    <u>'''Kill Application'''</u>
    In Task Manager, does firefox.exe show in the <u>'''Processes'''</u> tab?
    See: [http://kb.mozillazine.org/Kill_application Kill Application]
    '''<u>Causes and solutions for Firefox hanging at exit:</u>'''
    [[Firefox hangs]]
    [http://kb.mozillazine.org/Firefox_hangs#Hang_at_exit Firefox hangs at exit]
    [[Firefox is already running but is not responding]]
    <u>'''Safe Mode'''</u>
    You may need to use '''[[Safe Mode]]''' (click on "Safe Mode" and read) to localize the problem. Firefox Safe Mode is a diagnostic mode that disables Extensions and some other features of Firefox. If you are using a theme, switch to the DEFAULT theme: Tools > Add-ons > Themes <u>'''before'''</u> starting Safe Mode. When entering Safe Mode, do not check any items on the entry window, just click "Continue in Safe Mode". Test to see if the problem you are experiencing is corrected.
    See:
    '''[[Troubleshooting extensions and themes]]'''
    '''[[Troubleshooting plugins]]'''
    '''[[Basic Troubleshooting]]'''
    If the problem does not occur in Safe-mode then disable all of your Extensions and Plug-ins and then try to find which is causing it by enabling <u>'''one at a time'''</u> until the problem reappears. <u>'''You MUST close and restart Firefox after EACH change'''</u> via File > Restart Firefox (on Mac: Firefox > Quit). You can use "Disable all add-ons" on the Safe mode start window.

  • After data file recovery, files are red and won't open

    My HD crashed so I used Data Rescue 3 to recover my files. It worked but now all the files are highlighted red and won't open. The file sizes look right but for instance when I try to open a mov file it says, this is not a movie file. My FCP projects won't open either. Does anybody know what the problem is and what I need to do to get the files usable again?

    Data recovery can be hit and miss. Data Rescue is unlikely to be able to recover every single byte from every single file. If so much as a single byte is out of place, QuickTime will be unable to read the file.
    I would suggest you give QT Repair a try and if that doesn't work, try File Salvage:
    http://www.digitalrebellion.com/fcs_maintenance.htm
    (standard disclaimer: I may receive compensation, financial or otherwise, from my recommendation)

  • My recovered files are red and won't open

    My Toshiba external hard drive broke and a friend used a program on his mac to recover the files. He says it worked but now all the files are highlighted red and won't open. The file sizes look right, but for instance when I try to open a .mov file it says, this is not a movie file. Does anybody know what the problem is and what I need to do to get the files usable again?

    Thanks, Courcoul. I did Get Info and changed all the permissions to Read & Write for Me, Fetching, and Everyone. Still doesn't work. But, if I click on the picture of the Lock to Unlock it, I can't do that, because it's a work computer and they don't give me admin privileges. So maybe that's the problem? Though I don't see why. I use to be able to open all the files on my computer.

  • I keep getting the following message:  Runtime Error...Microsoft Visual C + Runtime Library  Program C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.exe  R6034 An application has made an attempt to load the C runtime library incorrectly and can't open iTunes now.  Help!!

    I keep getting the following message:
    Runtime Error...Microsoft Visual C++   Runtime Library  Program C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.exe
    R6034 An application has made an attempt to load the C runtime library incorrectly and can't open iTunes now.
    Please could someone help with this query as I am at a loss as to why this problem is now occurring?  Thank you.

    Check the user tip below.
    https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-6562

  • I've upgraded to Yosemite. Iphoto is out of date and won't open. I'm being directed to the app store for a free upgrade but there is nothing there. being told 'upgrade is not available in the US'

    I've upgraded to Yosemite. Iphoto is out of date and won't open. I'm being directed to the app store for a free upgrade but there is nothing there. being told 'upgrade is not available in the US'

    iPhoto is no longer available from the Mac App Store. Update to 10.10.3 and use Photos.
    (125792)

  • When i click on messages the application opens a white screen and don't open it.

    when i click on messages the application opens a white screen and don't open it.

    Hi aldamtgf,
    Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
    If Messages is only displaying a white screen when you open it, first force close the application using this method:
    Double-click the Home button.
    Swipe left or right until you have located the app you wish to close.
    Swipe the app's preview up to close it.
    These steps come from this article:
    iOS: Force an app to close
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5137
    If Messages still does not open normally, restart your iPhone next:
    iOS: Turning off and on (restarting) and resetting
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1430
    All the best,
    Jeremy

  • My Sony Cybershot has always connected directly to iPhoto, but I must have changed a setting somewhere, and now it opens in Finder. Very frustrating to have to locate and then drag pics to iPhoto. Would I reset in the camera menu or in System Preferences?

    My Sony Cybershot has always connected directly to iPhoto, but I must have changed a setting somewhere and now it opens in Finder. Very frustrating and I can't find where to change the settings - camera menu or Mac Preferences. Any advice?? Thanks

    No, not in iPhoto, but instead in Finder (only). I've tried going into the camera menu and making sure it's set on Mass Storage, but no difference. Then I tried Auto - but also no difference.

  • I just downloaded more then 2000 photo's from my camera into iPhoto. Shortly after that my battery life was depleted and so I plugged the computer back into power and after I opened iPhoto later, I could not find those photos anymore

    I just downloaded more then 2000 photo's from my NIKON camera into iPhoto. Shortly after that my battery life was depleted and so I plugged the computer back into power and after I opened iPhoto later, I could not find those photos anymore!! Help where are they? How can I retrieve them or are they lost???
    Please help me!!!

    Do you see more photos, when you enable "Hidden Photos" in the "View" menu?
    And that was afetr I took the connection with the NIKON out of my laptop.
    Check, if you really imported into your iPhoto library - is the preference setting "Advanced > Importing: Copy items to the iPhoto Library" active?  If not, connect your Nikon again - do you now see more photos?
    If you imported into the iPhoto Library, check inside the package:
    Select your iPhoto library in the Finder, ctrl-click it, use the command "Show Package Contents".
    There will be a folder named "Masters" inside, with subfolders named by year - month - day. Look for the date you did the import and check, if the photos are inside.
    If yes, copy this folder to a folder on your desktop to save the photos.
    If not, search for a folder "Importing" inside the library. Is it there? Then copy these photos to a folder on the Desktop.
    If you found your photos, backup and rebuild your library.
    See Old Toad's post here:  Rebuild iPhoto Version 11

  • Why when I open multiple tabs in Facebook, the tabs load very slowly and most times don't load at all?

    Why when I open multiple tabs in Facebook, the tabs load very slowly and most times don't load at all?

    The default of the pref network.http.max-connections has been increased from 30 to 256 in Firefox 6+ versions.
    You can try to decrease the value of the pref <b>network.http.max-connections</b> from 255 to a more modest setting like 30 as used in Firefox 3 versions.
    *https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Firefox+never+finishes+loading+certain+websites

  • After I tap the d/load button, it say "safiri cannot open the page becasue the address is invalid"....

    after I tap the d/load button, it say "safiri cannot open the page because the address is invalid"....
    Location NZ

    marel wrote:
    OK, of course, but the fact is it WAS a valid address, one I've been to many times, but sometimes I get that message!
    The address you provided, http://,k/ is not a valid address. It never worked and never will work. Valid addresses are of the form http://somedomainname.topleveldomain.
    See the difference? Your address will never work. Once again clear your browser cahe and retype the correct address in the browsers address bar. At some point you likely incorrectlt typed http://,k/ into the address bar and that address is not cached in your browser.

  • My iTouch won't turn on. It just stays on the apple loading screen. How do i fix it?

    My iTouch won't turn on. It just stays on the apple loading screen. How do i fix it?

    Try here....
    iPod touch: Hardware troubleshooting

Maybe you are looking for