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User profile for user: Gary Berkson
Gary Berkson Author
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Settings no longer showing my photos albums for screen saver or desktop

Using OS 11.3. Suddenly, my system has stopped showing my previously selected Photos album. When I try to reselect for my desktop, I see my previously selected (and working ) desktop pic but no other options to change to a different pic.


With regard to my screen saver, my previous choice of a photo album is no longer working and I'm getting no pictures. When I try to select a new source, I can only choose system defaults or "Choose folder." If I select "Choose folder," my Photos Library is grayed out and cannot be selected.


Any ideas?


TIA!

Posted on Apr 28, 2021 1:59 PM

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User profile for user: mingoslkd
mingoslkd
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Posted on Apr 29, 2021 1:26 PM

Hello Gary Berkson,


It looks like you are unable to select your Photo Library in System Preferences for Desktop & Screen Saver.


Here are some resources that might help.





  • Create a test user to see if it is something only related to your user account: Set up users, guests, and groups on Mac. While you won't be able to see your photos in a test user, check to see if the option is missing here too.


Hope this information helps.


Have a good day.

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User profile for user: mingoslkd
mingoslkd
User level: Community Specialist

Apr 29, 2021 1:26 PM in response to Gary Berkson

Hello Gary Berkson,


It looks like you are unable to select your Photo Library in System Preferences for Desktop & Screen Saver.


Here are some resources that might help.





  • Create a test user to see if it is something only related to your user account: Set up users, guests, and groups on Mac. While you won't be able to see your photos in a test user, check to see if the option is missing here too.


Hope this information helps.


Have a good day.

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