Iphoto won't open, can I fix it without reinstalling?

I transferred iphoto from one computer to another in a hurry. Done it before with no problem, messed something up this time, and now it won't load.
This is the error message:
Exception Type: EXC_BREAKPOINT (SIGTRAP)
Exception Codes: 0x0000000000000002, 0x0000000000000000
Crashed Thread: 0
Dyld Error Message:
Library not loaded: /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/iLifeSlideshow.framework/Versions/A/iLifeSlid eshow
Referenced from: /Applications/iPhoto.app/Contents/MacOS/iPhoto
Reason: image not found
Can I fix it without reinstalling? I am now in Peru, didn't bring startup discs with me, there's no apple here, I don't have a phone, and apple doesn't do internet help. I don't want to buy the whole suite and it doesn't seem that I am able to buy just iphoto, which i would do to end this mess.
Very frustrating!
:o)

In a word, no. You'll need a valid install disk to install the app.
To re-install iPhoto
1. Put the iPhoto.app in the trash (Drag it from your Applications Folder to the trash)
2. Go to HD/Library/Receipts and remove any pkg file there with iPhoto in the name. On 10.6 those receipts may be found in the Finder using the Go menu and selecting Go To Folder
In the resulting window type
/var/db/receipts/
3. Re-install.
If you purchased an iLife Disk, then iPhoto is on it.
If iPhoto was installed on your Mac when you go it then it’s on the System Restore disks that came with your Mac. Insert the first one and opt to ‘Install Bundled Applications Only.
Regards
TD

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