Can't export iPhoto edits

I am currently running Yosemite 10.10.2 and trying to edit and export my iPhoto pictures. I will open a picture up from my desktop by right clicking and selecting "open with". After done with my edits I click export and the changes are not saved to the exported photo. I've tried command/alt and rebuilt my library and it seems that "effect" adjustments will export but "crop" adjustments to my pictures will never export and will leave me with an exported identical copy of the original.

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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