Problems updating iPhoto to 9.2.1 from 9.1.5

Hi there,
I bought an iMac several months ago and just tried to update the pre-installed iPhoto software from 9.1.5 to 9.2.1 in order that I can use the Photo Stream within iCloud.
When I log into iCloud, Photo Stream is not ticked and there is a box on the right with ‘Update’.
I click on update and it takes me to the ‘Updates’ window where it states that 1 update is available for iPhoto Version 9.2.1.
I select Update and a box appears with the message:
This update is not available.
You must have previously purchased the item being updated. Tap Buy to purchase it now.
Although the software was already pre-installed I click on the Buy button and get the following message:
Are you sure you want to buy and download iPhoto?
Your payment card will be charged for this purchase and your app will begin to download immediately.
I click on Buy and get the message:
We could not complete your request
There was an error in the App Store. Please try again later. (100)
I click on OK and another message appears:
Purchase of this item is not currently available.
This item is being modified. Please try again later.
I click on OK again and am back to where I started
From searching on google, it appears that this is a common problem for those buying iMac with pre-installed Lion however I've not been able to find out what the solution is.
Can anyone help?
Thanks
Clare

See this
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4928?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US
for details on how to hide and unhide apps on the App Store.
Regards
TD

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