IPhoto auto-starts when I try to open an attachment on the desktop

A friend has a MacBook (12/07) and is using iPhoto 7.1.5 (just updated). They use Yahoo mail and all of the attachments they receive download to the desktop.
When they try to open these attachments, iPhoto opens, tries to import the attachments, then leaves an error message. I'm guessing that it's "pilot error" on their part (new Mac users and not computer proficient). They probably made a choice, when prompted, that led to this problem, but I can't find how to get out of it.
I've spent several hours searching for the answer to this problem, but have had no luck. We've tried various things suggested for troubleshooting in iPhoto, but nothing's worked.
I'd appreciate any help this great site has to offer. Thanks.

Have then select one of the photos and type Command+i. In the Info window that comes up check to see which application is set as the default application. If it's iPhoto therein lies the problem. Regardless of what is set for the default select Preview and click on the Apply to All... button. See if that will fix the problem.
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto (iPhoto.Library for iPhoto 5 and earlier) database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger or later), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 6 and 7 libraries and Tiger and Leopard. Just put the application in the Dock and click on it whenever you want to backup the dB file. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.
Note: There's now an Automator backup application for iPhoto 5 that will work with Tiger or Leopard.

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