Iphoto stops running. must force quit to close.

iphoto stops running.
must use force quit to use this imac with the MAVERICK feature.
how can i delete the iphoto i have now and reload a "new" iphoto?
don't want to lose any photos.

You do not have a problem with the iPhoto application - you have a problem with the iPhoto library
Back up your iPhoto library, Depress and hold the option (alt) and command keys and launch iPhoto - rebuild your iPhoto library database
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