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catalina update photos dissa

i updated my mac to catalina, and my photos have dissapeared?

Posted on Feb 18, 2021 11:05 AM

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Posted on Feb 18, 2021 2:29 PM

Hi,


What version of MacOS did you update from?


To find your library:


First try opening photos while holding the option key. Is more than one library listed. If so, open them in turn to see if any contain your photos.


If not, then use the spotlight search to see if there are any other libraries (search in finder). Put photoslibrary in the searchbox.


Make sure "this mac" is selected.

If you click on the found libraries in turn, the location will be shown at the bottom of the finder window. Open each one to see if they contain your images. (Use the option key to start photos then select the library)


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Feb 18, 2021 2:29 PM in response to vespascooter1

Hi,


What version of MacOS did you update from?


To find your library:


First try opening photos while holding the option key. Is more than one library listed. If so, open them in turn to see if any contain your photos.


If not, then use the spotlight search to see if there are any other libraries (search in finder). Put photoslibrary in the searchbox.


Make sure "this mac" is selected.

If you click on the found libraries in turn, the location will be shown at the bottom of the finder window. Open each one to see if they contain your images. (Use the option key to start photos then select the library)


catalina update photos dissa

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