Photo Library has disappeared

I have just tried to look at my photos through Iphoto but the library has completely disappeared. Many thousands of photos are completley gone! How can i get them back? What has caused this problem? No I didnt delete it.
Any suggestions gratefully accepted.

Updates don't disturb data - not going to say it never happens but I've never lost just one file due to an update. If you've not been backing up your computer regularly and the iPhoto Library isn't hiding somewhere then you've lost your photos.
TimeMachine is Apple's backup program that performs hourly backups to prevent accidental loss of data.
EasyFind is a very useful and easy to use search program. Download it and search for iPhoto Library. If it has somehow moved elsewhere on your computer, EasyFind will find it.

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Vahine

Hello Vahine,
Could you please explain this message "we cannot open iphoto because you have no more library".
This is not a message that is generated by the iphoto program. If the library is missing then iphoto will offer to create a new library or let you search for your current library.
I would consider running a search of your entire hard drive using the File > Find command for any folder with the name "iphoto library".
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Cheer!

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Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
The tips in this article can help with locating your music files:
iTunes: Finding lost media and downloads
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1408
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iTunes: How to re-create your iTunes library and playlists
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1451
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