Sample Music folder empty

In Iphoto 6 slideshows, I had sample music to choose from. I had slideshows set up using that music. I deleted one of my slideshows and when I go into any remaining slideshows, or create a new one there are no items to choose from in my sample music folder. My old slideshows use the music that was selected when they were created, but there is no music listed in the sample music folder. I see the folder icon, but it appears to be empty. Is there a way to reload the sample music folder with the original default music? I looked in the trash and it is not there. I tried closing and reopening iphoto and no luck. Any suggestions?

Your hardri've may be failing. Did you do the Cleanup.Reboot on the player? If you haven't do so. Also be aware that you may not be able to retrieve the files on there. You can find how to access Recovery Mode for the cleanup here & don't meddle with the firmware option

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  • ITunes will not open and my Music folder is empty

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    Message was edited by: Stubchain

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