BobHartung Loc: Bettendorf, IA

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After copying all the images and cleaning your internal HD (to include deleting one of the iPhoto Libraries), then reimport all the images after setting up iPhoto to not import duplicates. Should clean things up.

Or after getting all photos into a single Library you can use:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/duplicate-cleaner-for-iphoto/id586862299?mt=12

JaiGieEse Loc: Foxworth, MS

Like others here, I've seen quite a lot of bad comments for MacKeeper. Used it briefly and then dumped it. I use "Clean My Mac" now, and it works quite well.

blankmange Loc: down on the farm...

what does it do?

mackolb

It claims to "clean" the Mac's OS and everything installed. It can play havoc with the Mac's directory, preferences, and the Finder, initiating background activities that can dramatically slow the Mac down. BTW, when you upgrade to Yosemite, make sure to uncheck the FileVault feature. That's another feature that slows your Mac way down and keeps the user or Genius Bar from repairing disc and disc permissions using Disk Utility. As one of my colleagues notes, the only reason you might need FileVault enabled is if you're creating something you're afraid the North Korean government might discover.

mtbear

For your duplicate iPhoto files you might try iPhotoBuddy, available only from their web site. As far as MacKepper is concerned I'll never use it as I am also concerned it might be malware and I despise their persistent web ads. There are individual apps available on the mac store that offer better control. The idea of doing a complete back up, reformatting, and only restoring what I want is what I do. However I do archive everything to high quality DVDs since I always find something a week later that I need but didn't restore.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Thanks for that. I hope you don't hesitate to post answers here in the future.

BETO Loc: Stillwater, mn

This is very interesting. And it is scaring me. My MacBook Pro seems to be running much faster since I ran the MacKeeper scan. But my photos are all mixed up in IPhoto now including the Events files and 5,000 images were added to my Photos file.
I did backup before running MacKeeper . I'm going to delete MacKeeper right now.
Thanks for all your help.
Beto

jethro779 Loc: Tucson, AZ

Be sure to use a program like AppCleaner. You can get it from the App Store. It is recommended by David A Cox who does the PC Classes Online on You Tube.

Kuzano

An application of logic is in order here. I have been servicing computers for 25 years.

My pat answer for the "slow problem" is this...

Ok, you have a slow machine, most likely because you have some disorganization in your files, or some problem understanding how your system works in the first place and how to organize an efficient operation.

Now, some joker comes along and tells you he/she has written a program which will oversee your computer operating system and make your computer run faster. Therefore you are led to believe you can speed up your computer by adding this remarkable program.

Sorry to break the news, but the solution to a slow computer is not MORE software.... it is less software. In 25 years of working on computers I have NEVER seen a piece of software that speeds up a computer, except in cases where the programming code is reduced in a program to make it run on less RAM.

The reality is that while we get more features in our computers now, computers are not really much faster than they were 20 years ago in real output at the delivery end. That's because software companies have kept programmers busy usurping the results of hardware evolution. There is gross speed and then there is net speed or output.

Hardware engineering is designed to speed up computers. Software programming is designed to slow the new hardware down with "feature rich applications". The industry feeds on itself and consumers wallets.

Now a program that cleans out virus' and spyware and does not presume to be an overseer to your system I might buy.

However, the best thing you can do is learn the pitfalls of crapware from the internet, and crapware added at point of sale by manufacturers, and learn how to clean and prevent inefficient operation.

Less software... not More, and understand how the Operating System and programs work efficiently on your system, as well as know how your data organization impacts efficiency.

No magic software bullets that I am aware of in this industry.

mackolb

Great observations and share! I couldn't agree more.
The Mac OS is based on hierarchical filing system, documents/files within folders and folders within folders. The fewer things the Finder needs to look at and manage at any time. because files and folders are organized as you would your home office, desk and filing cabinet and drawers, the more resources your processor and memory have to do whatever you ask the computer to do.
I hope this, along with Kuzano's explanation, help.

BETO Loc: Stillwater, mn

Thank you. Thank you. Kuzano, your explanation is clear and understandable. I always considered the computer just a smart typewriter.
Beto

BETO Loc: Stillwater, mn

I also was told by a Team Electronics employee that MacKeeper is malware so we removed it. I still have problems with losing photos, losing thumbnails. I am going to the Apple store on Tuesday to see if they can help me.