IPhoto logo change & won't open

The iPhoto icon in the Dock has changed from the 'palm tree sunset' to one resembling the Masonic logo (pen, brush and ruler').
When I click on the new logo it bounces once and the application will not open.

Is this the icon you're seeing?
it's the icon for the App Store application. Go to the Applications folder, locate iPhoto and drag it to the Dock and try again. You can remove the App Store icon from the dock.
OT

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you can have multiple iPhoto Library catalogues in different locations.
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Tell us what is happening and what you have done recently - otherwise we just making wild guesses
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LN

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...and nor will it make a new one.
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Nothing else has been changed.
After the obligatory restart, iPhoto was launched to work on some pics. The app loads, then reports that 'you have made a change in the iPhoto library using a newer version. Please use a newer version to view the iPhoto library.' and a Quit button.
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New Library folder trashed; plist trashed; iPhoto started again: same as above.
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Restart your Mac and then run the Permissions Repair from Disk Utility. Try iPhoto again.
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DiskWarrior
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TechTool Pro
Multi-functional utility.
Drive Genius Multi-functional utility.
You will need to make your own decision on which to purchase. Read up on them on their websites because each does something a little different.
You must use the versions that are compatible w/your OS system & keep the utilities updated to avoid damaging/harming/trashing your system.
"The little clicking sound that the computer makes when it is transferring data to the external hard drive won't stop."
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TIGER: Checking the S.M.A.R.T. status of your hard disk
Failing Hard Drive Sounds
How to Tell When Your Hard Drive is Going to Fail
!http://i45.tinypic.com/jl0z95.jpg!

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