The dreaded beachball after a software update

Hi. I recently had a software update, and since then iphoto won't open. This has happened for a year now, with each update. I have rebuilt my library, removed various plists, and each time I update, iphoto wont play. I have an osx tiger, 10.4.11 system, but i have no idea which iphoto that will be, cos I can't open it to find out.
Problems also mean that I cant open my excel spreadsheets, with the same update timing. I'm a bit worried, cos I now have three rebuilt libraries, none of which I can open, all taking up space.
And I also put the filevault thing on, and can't switch it off because my memory isn't big enough (even though it is).
Have I totally destroyed my mac, or do i need to wipe the hard drive to start all over again?

I don't think this is an iPhoto problem, but rather, iPhoto is a symptom of a bigger issue with your Mac.
I think you need to back up your data - iPhoto Libraries and any other important material - and erase your hard drive and re-install your OS.
BTW: you can always find out which version of an app you have by use the File -> Get Info command in the Finder.
Regards
TD

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