Unable to upgrade this photo library?
I just installed iLife 'o6. When I start iPhoto I get a message saying "The photo library needs to be upgraded needs to be upgraded to work with this version of iPhoto." I click on upgrade and then get a message saying "Unable to upgrade this photo library because the current user does not have access. If possible, repair permissions for the iPhoto Library Folder and try again". How do I do this. There are only two users for this iMac G5 and we both have full permissions.
Thanks for an suggestions.
Great find Michel!
This is what I needed help with. I found that I had about 10 or so locked images and had to restart iPhoto each time it found a locked file (very tedious). But it WORKED!! Thanks
I found a way to search your iPhoto Library to find he locked files:
1. Open Terminal (located in Application/Utilities)
2. type in "find " (include space)
3. Drag your iPhoto Library folder into the Terminal window. This will add the directory location to the find (e.g. "find /Users/john/Pictures/iPhoto\ Library/")
4. Add "-flags uchg" at the very end of it. Be sure there is no space at the end
find /Users/john/Pictures/iPhoto\ Library/ -flags uchg
Hit return amnd you should get a list of where the images are.
There is more info in this thread here on doing a "batch" unlocking of all the listed files: http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=1167705
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This is driving me insane.
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tourmalineTourmaline,
If you open an older library, Aperture should prompt you to upgrade the library. However, you aren't seeing that? Can you post a screen shot of what Aperture is telling you? The window should be interactive (I.e., "Yes," upgrade my library; or "Cancel," do not), but your question doesn't imply that Aperture is asking you anything.
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nathan -
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It may be the same problem.
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