I can't open iPhoto 9.6 after installing Yosemite

When I click on the iPhoto icon which on the dock has a white line through it, but not in the app folder, I get thisthen when I search App Store I get this
I can't find an answer to this. Photos that came with Yosemite, can't import the pictures from iPhoto because it is grayed out... :-(
Frustrated in Baltimore

Try what Terence Devlin posted in this topic:
Terence Devlin
Apr 14, 2015 11:21 AM
Re: Is Iphoto gone ? i want it back!
in response to Johannes666
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Go to the App Store and check out the Purchases List. If iPhoto is there then it will be v9.6.1
If it is there, then drag your existing iPhoto app (not the library, just the app) to the trash
Install the App from the App Store.
Sometimes iPhoto is not visible on the Purchases List. it may be hidden. See this article for details on how to unhide it.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4928
One 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 programme. So, reinstalling the app should not affect the Library. BUT you should always have a back up before doing this kind of work. Always.

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