Migration for photos gives 'unexpected error' iphoto library

I tried for a while to migrate my 50 GB in photos iphoto library. I already have

  • Restarted (several times)
  • Called the apple support
  • Fixed permissions
  • Tried to get iphoto back (not possible being installed)

Anyone has any ideas on how to get this to work?

Thank you!

iPhoto is not removed from your hard drive.  It was just removed from the dock and is always in the Applications folder. In order to get iPhoto 9.6.1 from the App Store, you must first have a version of iPhoto 9.X on your hard drive. If you try following instructions of Terence Devlin this post to get iPhoto 9.6.1 from the App Store:

Terence Devlin

April 14, 2015 11:21

Re: Iphoto's gone? I want to go back!

in reply to Johannes666

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Go to the App Store and check out the shopping list. If iPhoto is there then it will be v9.6.1

If iPhoto 9.6.1 is there, close the App Store, drag your existing iPhoto application (not the library, just the app) to the trash and then return to the App Store.

Install the application on the App Store.

IPhoto is sometimes not visible on the shopping list. It may be hidden. See this article for more details on how to view it.

http://support.Apple.com/kb/HT4928

A question often asked: Will I lose my Photos if I reinstall?

iPhoto, the application and the iPhoto library are two different parts of the iPhoto program. So, reinstall the application should not affect the library. BUT you should always have a back up before doing this kind of work. Always.

NOTE: the key of this procedure is to move the existing version of iPhoto 9 to the trash in the Dock (not yet empty) before going to the App Store.

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