IPhoto update 7.1.2 corrupted program

I updated my Macbook just before I left on holiday. Lo and behold, iphoto will not run at all. I'm out of the country with no system discs. I do have a 'previous system' from before the update (done at the apple store) but cannot find iPhoto on it. I can see the file 'Photo Library' on my hard drive, but can get absolutely nowhere. Any ideas? (I thought this crap only happened with the 'other' computer company which is why I switched to Apple!)

tootzy:
What happens when you try to launch iPhoto? Does it bounce in the dock a couple of times before quitting? Delete the iPhoto preference file, com.apple.iPhoto.plist, that resides in your User/Library/Preferences folder and try launching iPhoto again.
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto 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), 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 08 libraries and Leopard. 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.

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