Recovered files folder crashing iphoto

I was trying to import photos from my computer and my computer didn't have enough room to import them. The program froze and I quit the program. Every time I start up iPhoto, it immediately tries to load the "recovered files" album, which loads nothing, and the application doesn't respond so I have to quit it.

Have you cleared up space on your hard drive so you have some working room?  It's strongly recommended one maintain a minimum of 10-15 GB of free space for optimal system and application  performance.
Try the following:
1 - open the iPhoto Library package with the Finder by Control (right) - clicking on it and selecting "Show Package Contents" from the contextual menu.
2 - open the Auto Import folder and if there are any files in ti move them to the Desktop. DO NOT make any other changes to the library.
3 - launch iPhoto and see if there's any improvement.
If there were no files in the Auto Import folder close the package and do the following:
1 - launch iPhoto with the Command+Option keys held down to open the First Aid window. Be sure to follow the circled recommendation in the screenshot.
2 - run Option #4, Rebuild Database.

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