10.2.0.3448 Data Management - Photo tools - Error Geotagged Photos to Points

I know there has been previous discussion regarding error 99999 for ArcGIS 10.2 Geotagged photos to points tool, but was there a patch fix for this other than installing 10.2.1 (which our university does not yet have?)

Also getting empty tables when attempting to use the match photos to Rows by Time.

ArcPhoto and the phython scripts are too hard for what should be something freely available and easy to use (I work with student volunteers, so need a push and play option).

Thanks