IPhoto app corrupted...can it be fixed without install disc?

Question

I somehow messed up my iPhoto application while futzing with it on an airplane.
I am going to be away from my installation discs for about a week, but would like to use iPhoto in the meantime.
Is there any way to reinstall the iPhoto application without having the original installation discs?

Answer 1

Argelius,
First thing I have to tell you is, you must keep all apple applications, including the iLife apps in the root of the Applications folder. This is where apple placed them and there is a reason for this. When you run software Update it looks for the applications in the root of the Application folder to update. You also might find some parts of the applications will not work or even show up if the applications are not in the root of the App folder.
What I don't understand is the next part of what happened to you. It seems like you had the iPhoto.app in more than one place. (how could that be?)
You have the one iPhoto under your mouse as you are dragging it, and then you have another iPhoto app in the Graphics folder that you are replacing???
Anyway, put the iPhoto.app back in the root of the App folder and run Software Update and see if it might work. Don't hold your breathe though.
Check your Receipts folder and tell me what the latest iPhoto Receipt you have in there is. If it is iPhoto504.pkg, then drag it out of the Receipts folder and run the Update.
if one of this works...don't hold your breath, you can use Image Capture to download your images.
Using Image Capture to download images and video clips:
Open up Image Capture which is found in the Applications folder.
When it is opened, go to Image Capture/Preferences
Under the General button choose
Camera: When a camera is connected, open Image Capture.
The next time you connect your camera Image Capture will open.
In the window that opens you will see an Options button. Click on that button to set your options.
To find out more about Image Capture (it can do a lot more) Click on Help in the menu bar when Image Capture is open.
iPhoto: How to Change the "Open Automatically" Preference
If you find you can't change any of Image Captures preferences or can't access any drop down menus or they are greyed out, check to make sure Image Capture is loose in the Applications folder and not within a sub folder.