How to update iPhoto on my macbook air?

Hi,
I bought a MacBook Air last year, which came with iLife pre- installed.
The iPhoto version is 9.1.1. It seemed a little buggy.
But for some reason I can't get auto update for it.  I tried to register it, hoping that this may solve the problem, but it requires a MPN number which I don't have.
I also tried to download the updates from Apple online download, they would not install.
Can anyone help resolving this problem? Any suggestions.
Many thanks.
John

Thanks much.
Indeed after I moved back the apps, they are now updating. I guess that's  the trouble for being anal.
BTW, I think that I have rearranged other apps,  is there a way to find out which ones have been moved?  Or would it be safe just to move everthing back to the application folder?
Thanks again.
John

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