I can't install updates to apps installed via a CD

My iMovie and iPhoto was originally installed via a CD, and for the last few months I keep getting requests to install updated versions. But the installation never works because the originals didn't come from the App Store, yet there's no way to refuse these updates. It's been really tiresome to keep getting asked to update these apps. Do I have to uninstall the apps from my Mac to get these update requests to stop?

Depends upon the versions your have. You can upgrade from immediately prior versions, otherwise, you must purchase the upgrades. Plus in order to be eligible for a free upgrade, if any, you must have installed Mavericks.
The iWork apps are free with a new iOS device since 1 SEP 2013. They are free with a new Mac since 1 OCT 2013. They are also free with the upgrade to OS X Mavericks 10.9 if you had the previous version installed when you upgraded.
iWork and iLife for Mac come free with every new Mac purchase. Existing users running Mavericks can update their apps for free from the Mac App Store℠. iWork and iLife for iOS are available for free from the App Store℠ for any new device running iOS 7, and are also available as free updates for existing users. GarageBand for Mac and iOS are free for all OS X Mavericks and iOS 7 users. Additional GarageBand instruments and sounds are available for a one-time in-app purchase of $4.99 for each platform.

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