Can't import to Iphoto

[jrsower]

Guys, I'm in a pickle. Recently bought a new mbp and used Migration Assistant to move things from my old white macbook.

I have two frustrations with iPhoto. In iPhoto there are certain folders that I can't get to. I can see the folder, scroll through the pictures with the mouse sliding across the image, but when I open it I get that darn exclamation point. I've tried repairing permissions, etc but right now I can't get to most of my older pictures. No permission.

This next thing is more frustrating and even alarming. I can't import images. I connect my card to the computer, iPhoto asks if I want to import. I say yes, I watch it import the pictures and then after I shut down and open it back up, they aren't there. Nowhere to be found. It's crazy. I can recreate this same problem every time. It imports them, then they disappear.

Help a brother out?

 

[chas_m]

I'd certainly start by running Repair Permissions from Disk Utility. Once that's done, you should also try launching iPhoto with BOTH the command AND option keys held down, which will produce a "repair options" dialog box. Check every option, let it do its thing, then quit and restart iPhoto. That SHOULD clear up the issues, let us know if it doesn't.

 

[jrsower]

chas_m,

You're the man. That worked perfectly. Can't tell you how much I appreciate that information. Love this board.

 

[pollycharlie]

Thanks!

I had the same problem after Apple replaced my harddrive. And your advice worked like a charm. My iPhoto is working again. Thanks!!