OS 10.4 - I need to Re install iPhoto

pfhannan · pfhannan #1 (**permalink**)

01-25-2009, 11:23 PM

I screwed up and deleted necessary files for iPhoto, I downlowded it from version tracker, but still doesn't open.

kisuke3 · kisuke3 #2 (**permalink**)

01-25-2009, 11:29 PM

try uninstalling all the packages and receipts of iphoto. Search through spotlight and delete everything that has something to do with iphoto you may also search library>receipts then remove iphoto packages there.
Now pop in the CD1 that came from your mac. Choose optional install then inside it will give you bundled and optional installs options. Choose bundled options inside. Just click next, continue and agree make sure you find the window that has the "customize button" click on it then you'll see iphoto there. Reinstall it

mindyjo4 · mindyjo4 #3 (**permalink**)

01-29-2009, 01:37 PM

Ok, I need to do the same thing - uninstall my iphoto, but I am not quite clear on how to uninstall something...do we just drag it to the trash??
My iphoto will not open up at all - it keeps telling me my library is locked, and then it quits on me. So, I want to uninstall my current program and re-install it to start fresh...

kisuke3 · kisuke3 #4 (**permalink**)

01-30-2009, 07:44 AM

yes just drag the application to trash and do a spotlight search and type iphoto. Delete everything that has something to do with iphoto. Follow the instructions above.

Aptmunich · Aptmunich #5 (**permalink**)

01-30-2009, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mindyjo4

Ok, I need to do the same thing - uninstall my iphoto, but I am not quite clear on how to uninstall something...do we just drag it to the trash??
My iphoto will not open up at all - it keeps telling me my library is locked, and then it quits on me. So, I want to uninstall my current program and re-install it to start fresh...

If you library file is locked, locate it in your "Home > Photos" folder and then hit command+i.

The "info" window will open and there should be a checkbox called "locked" uncheck it and see if that fixes the issue.

mindyjo4 · mindyjo4 #6 (**permalink**)

01-30-2009, 11:01 AM

Thanks for that advice. I did that, and it is not locked. I think the problem lies in different versions of iLife...I may be SOL until I get my new Mac...

mindyjo4 · mindyjo4 #7 (**permalink**)

01-30-2009, 11:04 AM

thanks...I will try that, but I have learned that I can't re-install ilife on the iMac from my MacBook OS, so, I will likely have to wait to get my new Mac. I do have iLife '05, but I doubt that will work...

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pfhannan #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 25, 2009 Posts: 1	01-25-2009, 11:23 PM I screwed up and deleted necessary files for iPhoto, I downlowded it from version tracker, but still doesn't open.
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kisuke3 #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 10, 2009 Posts: 49	01-25-2009, 11:29 PM try uninstalling all the packages and receipts of iphoto. Search through spotlight and delete everything that has something to do with iphoto you may also search library>receipts then remove iphoto packages there. Now pop in the CD1 that came from your mac. Choose optional install then inside it will give you bundled and optional installs options. Choose bundled options inside. Just click next, continue and agree make sure you find the window that has the "customize button" click on it then you'll see iphoto there. Reinstall it
	QUOTE Thanks

kisuke3 #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 10, 2009 Posts: 49	01-30-2009, 07:44 AM yes just drag the application to trash and do a spotlight search and type iphoto. Delete everything that has something to do with iphoto. Follow the instructions above.
	QUOTE Thanks

mindyjo4 #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 29, 2009 Posts: 5	01-30-2009, 11:01 AM Thanks for that advice. I did that, and it is not locked. I think the problem lies in different versions of iLife...I may be SOL until I get my new Mac...
	QUOTE Thanks

mindyjo4 #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 29, 2009 Posts: 5	01-30-2009, 11:04 AM thanks...I will try that, but I have learned that I can't re-install ilife on the iMac from my MacBook OS, so, I will likely have to wait to get my new Mac. I do have iLife '05, but I doubt that will work...
	QUOTE Thanks

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