Wants to upgrade My photo library but says it has to rebuild?
The photo library needs to be upgraded to work with this version of iPhoto. I selected upgrade
Iphoto is unable to open this library. I selected Rebuild
This will eventually time out after running overnight. Any suggestions? I can not view a single pictue....
Help please. I have a 2011 MacPro
There are 9 different versions of iPhoto and they run on eight different versions of the Operating System. The tricks and tips for dealing with issues vary from version to version and OS to OS. So before anyone can help, they need information to work with. Things like:
- What version of iPhoto.
- What version of the Operating System.
- Details. What were you doing when the problem arose?
- Did it ever work properly?
- Are there error messages?
- What steps have you tried already to solve the issue.
Anything else you can think of that might allow someone else to understand your issue.
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IPad allows me to access my music and movies via wifi directly.... it doesn't allow me access to my picture library (the one I can access via my apple TV... so it looks like if I want to see my picture library on my IPad I have to actually sync it up.... the IPad has enough memory as long as I don't clog the memory with my music (which I DON'T need on the IPad).
But... I can't seem to find a way to control what syncs and what doesn't .... do I as a user actually have any control?Start iTunes on the computer you usually sync with. Connect your iPad and select the iPad in the left column of iTunes on your computer. In the right column select Music. Make the selection to sync only selected albums and tunes and then select those you want on the iPad. Then click on Apply and Sync.
To remove any. USC syned this way go through this process again but deselect those items you want removed. Then click on Apply and Sync. -
I want to open my iCloud Photo Library but it keeps on telling me "You must be logged in to iCloud to enable iCloud Photo Library" I am logged in with my Apple ID What other log in should I do?
No you should not continue to use iPhoto. You can't have an iPhoto Library on an NAS. The disk format is wrong and iPhoto is not designed for network access. End of story.
Neither should you use iPhoto in Referenced mode with the Photos on a NAS as that's just storing up problems.
For more on iPhoto and file management see this User Tip:
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-6361
That said, iPhoto is due to be replaced soon - in the coming months - by a new App, and this may not have that issue. For instance, there are no such reservations bout running referenced Aperture library - so who knows what may come with the new (that also replaces aperture.)
So, you might want to hold on making any big decisions until you see the options. Why? Because what you're describing as a workflow is moving to an entirely different kind of workflow. You're going from non-destructive with iPhoto, to lossy and destructive in your suggested replacement. Is that what you want?
What you export from iPhoto really depends on what you want: the original unedited image? Or a version of the edited one? What's for sure is the one thing you don't want is to export as Current - that's just a preview and missing loads of metadata.
This User Tip
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-4921
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Iphoto upgrade examines my photo library and says its damaged or unreadable and cannot be opened.
For some reason, iphoto automatically goes to an upgrade window upon launch. I believe I still have iPhoto 09 but since it won't launch i can't check that out. But it was created on 3/13/09 and last modified on 9/20/10...so I'm sure it's still the 09 (or is the 08?) version.
At any rate, when I launch iPhoto I automatically arrive at an upgrade window (which tells me that after upgrade my photo library will not be readable by previous versions of iphoto - OK, fine, I hit the upgrade button). Right after I hit the upgrade button, I see that my photo library is being examined. Which results in a message telling me that my photo library is damaged or unreadable and must be restored.
OK, I go to Time Machine and restore the latest. After restore, I see all the files. But when I launch iphoto, hit the upgrade button, it again examines the library and finds it unreadable. I've done this several time now.
Now what?
Thanks, JimWell that's a Catch-22 isn't it. You can't open the Library but need to for the rebuild.
Coupled with the dodgy back-up I think your only option now is to create a new Library, recover the photos and start over.
To create and populate a new *iPhoto 08* library:
Note this will give you a working library with the same Events and pictures as before, however, you will lose your albums, keywords, modified versions, books, calendars etc.
In the iPhoto Preferences -> Events Uncheck the box at 'Imported Items from the Finder'
Move the iPhoto Library to the desktop
Launch iPhoto. It will ask if you wish to create a new Library. Say Yes.
Go into the iPhoto Library (Right Click -> Show Package Contents) on your desktop and find the Originals folder. From the Originals folder drag the individual Event Folders to the iPhoto Window and it will recreate them in the new library.
When you're sure all is well you can delete the iPhoto Library on your desktop.
In the future, in addition to your usual back up routine, you might like to make a copy of the library6.iPhoto file whenever you have made changes to the library as protection against database corruption. -
Uprgraded to yosemite all good but iphoto crashes every time I attempt to upgrade the photo library
Hi all,
This is driving me insane.
I have uprgraded to yosemite all good but iphoto crashes every time I attempt to upgrade the photo library:-
I have upgraded to yosemite 3 times in case thats where there problem was - no.
I removed and reinstalled the new iphoto program about 5 times - no avail.
I have installed iphoto library upgrader but it says that my library does not need it.
I have installed iphoto9.1 update but it states that it cannot be installed on the disc as iphoto 9.0 or later must be installed but i have installed the latest version?
I have even upgraded the server and i paid for this.
When i open iphoto in applications it will open then state that i need to upgrade the library - i am happy to do this.
I agree to this then iphoto crashes and closes before doing anything else.
I have also tried holding the option button and opening iphoto but it crashes all the same.
I am at a loss what to do. I could not access my library at all but i managed to find all my pics in finder so i have backed everything up and deleted all the files in the hope this would fix it - nope. Still the same.
Does anyone have any suggestions?? Please oh please, this has taken days and countless wifi hours...
TIA...Download iPhoto Library Manager and use its rebuild function. (In early versions of Library Manager it's the File -> Rebuild command. In later versions it's under the Library menu.)
This will create an entirely new library. It will then copy (or try to) your photos and all the associated metadata and versions to this new Library, and arrange it as close as it can to what you had in the damaged Library. It does this based on information it finds in the iPhoto sharing mechanism - but that means that things not shared won't be there, so no slideshows, books or calendars, for instance - but it should get all your events, albums and keywords, faces and places 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. -
When I launch I photo it wants me to choose a library but it doesn't find one which is impossible, because i still have no storage. before i can clean up i want to back up them. how can i find my library?
You may very well have damaged your library - or even your system by not having adaquate storage available
And never select all of the pitcture and move them - that will destroy your library - the iPhotolibrary is a SQLite database and must always be kept intact as a single entity -
Moving the iPhoto library is safe and simple - quit iPhoto and drag the iPhoto library intact as a single entity to the external drive - depress the option key and launch iPhoto using the "select library" option to point to the new location on the external drive - fully test it and then trash the old library on the internal drive (test one more time prior to emptying the trash)
And be sure that the External drive is formatted Mac OS extended (journaled) (iPhoto does not work with drives with other formats) and that it is always available prior to launching iPhoto
And backup soon and often - having your iPhoto library on an external drive is not a backup and if you are using Time Machine you need to check and be sure that TM is backing up your external drive
LN -
i want to get my photos and this app that has my movies on it, but my ipod touch is locked and i forgot the passcode. normally i would have to restore my ipod but how do i keep my content if my ipod touch says its never been backed up?
If when you connect the iPod to your computer yu can't make a backup:
- Contact a data recovery company
- Maybe via How to perform iPad recovery for photos, videos
Wondershare Dr.Fone for iOS: iPhone Data Recovery - Wondershare Official -
A message appeared on our I Pad wanting to know if we wanted to upgrade to 6.0 but just before it finished it froze up. Then when I tried to restore it conneting to ITunes it said it wasn't eligible to be restored. ????
What to Do When Your iPad Won't Turn On
http://ipad.about.com/od/iPad_Troubleshooting/ss/What-To-Do-When-Your-Ipad-Wo-No t-Turn-On.htm
iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3281
iPad Frozen? How to Force Quit an App, Reset or Restart Your iPad
http://ipadacademy.com/2010/11/ipad-frozen-how-to-force-quit-an-app-reset-or-res tart-your-ipad
iPad: Basic troubleshooting
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3274
iOS: Resolving update and restore alert messages
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1275
iPad: Unable to update or restore
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4097
Cheers, Tom -
I'm a new user of an iPad. Before my PC had iTunes (it does now), I loaded Aps from from the iStore using my daughter's PC with my iPad cable-connected. I indicated my email address and Apple password--not hers and paid for these Aps--receipts arrived via my email. Now I want to upgrade to 5.1 but the Aps now loaded on my iPad do not show up on my PC iTunes library. When I click 'Upgrade' I get a warning message that says all Aps currently on the iPad will be obliterated in the process which of course I don't want to have happen because they're not showing up on my PC which presumably means my PC is not aware of what's on my iPad. Do I have to buy these same Aps again to keep them if I'm going to upgrade to 5.1, and how do I get my iTunes on my PC to back up the Aps currently loaded onto my iPad?
You should be able to copy the apps (and any other iTunes purchases) over to your computer's iTunes via File > Transfer Purchases. And as long as apps remain available in the store, and you use the same iTunes account as you originally used to purchase them, you should be able to re-download them in the future : http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519
If you are already on iOS 5+ on your iPad then you should be able to update the iPad directly on the iPad via Settings > General > Software Update . -
How do i upgrade my photo library
when i try to open iphoto the iphoto library upgrader opens and says "to use iphoto'11 you need to upgrade your photo library. when i click continue the box and program quits. what should i do
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 -
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 -
I want to upgrade to Lightroom 5, but I'm concerned about compatibility with my 2008 intel Core 2 Duo iMac with only 4G of Ram. Will I be able to run Lightroom 5 okay if I upgrade from Snow Leopard to Lion? What will happen to the applications that aren't 64-bit compatible? Also the Eye-one Display 2 colorimeter to calibrate the monitor will not run on Lion, so that will be an expensive upgrade to an i1DisplayPro. Is the upgrade important enough to offset the expense? I have an Epson R2000 printer. Will there be problems with the drivers if I upgrade to Lion? It would be great to hear from other mac users who are also photographers and who print their own photos.
Before upgrading to Lion be sure to read this link:
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-6271
Adobe lists these requirements:
http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-lightroom/tech-specs.html
Looking at http://www.everymac.com/ even the earliest 2008 iMac was fully 64 bit, even though Boot Camp doesn't support 64 bit Windows on that machine. -
Downloaded OS 10.10. Was instructed to download iPhone 9.6. After 9.6 was downloaded iPhoto requested to update photo library which it will not do. How do I upgrade the photo library?
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 Repair Database. If that doesn't help, then try again, this time using Rebuild Database.
If that fails:
Option 2
Download iPhoto Library Manager and use its rebuild function. (In early versions of Library Manager it's the File -> Rebuild command. In later versions it's under the Library menu.)
This will create an entirely new library. It will then copy (or try to) your photos and all the associated metadata and versions to this new Library, and arrange it as close as it can to what you had in the damaged Library. It does this based on information it finds in the iPhoto sharing mechanism - but that means that things not shared won't be there, so no slideshows, books or calendars, for instance - but it should get all your events, albums and keywords, faces and places 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 -
IPhoto is 150 GB but says it has no photos. What to do?
Just Restored a backup from TimeMachine. It is the same size but says it has no photos.
Any ideas what to do? Thanks.It is the same size but says it has no photos.
Explain a bit more, please. Where does it say "no Photos"? Does iPhoto show "no photos" in the Photos view, when you launch it?
If iPhoto does show no photos after launching, it may have created a new, empty library, instead of using your restored library. Check, which library iPhoto is using. Ctrl-click the the word "iPhoto" in the title bar of the iPhoto application window. It will show you the path to the folder with your current iPhoto library? Is this the same library, as you restored?
If iPhoto is using a new library instead of your restored library there may be a permissions problem or a version mismatch. What is your current iPhoto version and which version of iPhoto created the restored library? What kind of backup did you restore from and how? Where is your restored library located? In the default location, your Pictures" folder or in a different folder on an external drive?
If the library is not in your Pictures folder, launch iPhoto with the alt/options key held down to direct it to your library. -
I want to upgrade my iCloud storage, but as I'm in Spain it won't accept an English card! Is there any other way to upgrade or change country?? Please help!!!
Andy,
We are currently in the same situation as you. Seems we have been "Spoofed",,,, e-mails "TO" us and also sent "From" us.... Both to and from using our old <xxxxxx.mac.com> address. We are getting about 15 of the e-mails a day. All from some version of "Med Store",, "Great Medical Store",, "Erect Meds Cheap",, and other variations of same.... Each one has a different "Link" in the text, but we never launch them.
The amazing part is that for the past six weeks they all indicate that they originate from a different address. Some foreign and some from US addresses. So, we cannot write a "Rule" banning the originating address.
We did write a "rule" that send them to "Junk" and forwards each one to <[email protected]>.
Anyway,,,, we are ready to change our address, but are in the same "can't be done easily boat" as you.
Seems we have to start all over and establish an entirely new Apple Account. (Our old one will remain out in cyberspace forever)..... Seems strange.....
Our reluctance remains with stuff like our Calendars, Notes, iTunes, Apple Store purchases, etc......
We have posted questions here and on MacRumors, but seem to never get good answers..... Most say just "live with it" and maybe it will stop.
And like you we found out about using Alias' to late... shame on us....
Very confusing and frustrating.....Still open for any input....
Mike
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