Iphoto library not active in my Apple screensaver

With Apple system preferences I am not able to choose my Iphoto library as a screensaver.
I think this happened after I updated to Iphoto 11 or after I start using MobileMe?
It only happens on our Imac. On the laptops in our house it is no problem.
My library contains appr 27.000 pictures/video's and the size is 220 gb
Any suggestions?

You misunderstood - I can launch iPhoto just fine - it's HELP which doesn't launch/load/download. I get the Help window and the spinning disk and Help never downloads.
I'll search for help on Help (iPhoto 11 Help) elsewhere - this isn't the right place.
I solved the screensaver issue, by the way.
No need to get testy with me about my rhetorical plea to Apple. I understand that Apple "ain't here."

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