Upgraded to Yosemite, Now can't open iPhoto

[susolivas]

I just upgraded to OS X Yosemite, but now, when I try to open iPhoto, I get a "In order to open iPhoto, you need to update to the latest version."

So then I click on "Search App Store" which gives me the message "Item not available. The item you've requested is not currently available in the U.S. store." ???

How can I just go back to my last operating system and forget Yosemite? Help!!!

 

[chabig]

In the App store, go to the Purchases tab. You'll find iPhoto in there.

 

[susolivas]

What happens to my old iPhoto library?

But what happens to my existing iPhoto library then?

 

[Fishrrman]

But what happens to my existing iPhoto library then?

The old library should be usable with the newer version of iPhoto.

In my own case, I got the same alert that you did.
IIRC, I was UNable to simply open the App Store app and upgrade to the newer version of iPhoto -- UNTIL I deleted the OLD version first (from the applications folder). Then I was able to download a new copy (version 9.6.1).

Suggestion:
If you experience similar problems, I would suggest making a copy of the old (existing) version of iPhoto someplace else on your drive before you delete it from the applications folder.

 

[susolivas]

Thank you!

Ahhh! Yes, it is there in Photos. Just scared me when I couldn't open my regular iPhoto. Crud. Now I'll have to learn all the new Photos stuff.. Thanks so much!

 

[yusakyahya]

I moved iPhoto to the thrash bin, and it's gone, I can not find it in purchase menu or search menu.