New iMac can't open iPhoto version 9.5.1 permission needed

Each time I try to open the iPhoto app I get message that iPhoto is locked and I don't have permission and need to sign in as administrator.
I do that and I get message again that it is locked.and I don't have permission. I have tried multiple times to hold down command and option key etc.. but I never get the repair library screen.

Couple of things to try:
Restart your mac and try launch iPhoto again.
If that fails:
Go to your Pictures Folder and find the iPhoto Library there. Right (or Control-) Click on the icon and select 'Show Package Contents'. A finder window will open with the Library exposed.
Look there for a file called ‘iPhoto’Lock.data or similar. Drag it to the Desktop. Make no other changes. Start iPhoto. Does that help?
If not: Where is your iPhoto Library stored? If it's on an External Disk, what format is that?

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