Time Machine in System Preferences not Apps how do I move it?

I had trouble and lost my time machine in docks and applications.  Lost my airport network and had to reinstall with disc.  Still had problems and ended up having to reset my time machine and everything came back except the Time Machine doesn't show up in my applications or my dock.  I would like to get it listed in my applications and then I can put it back in my dock.

Hi, Yes you are correct in iPhoto Prefernces, Advanced tab editing I used to have iPhoto and "Use external editor.". It changed to iPhoto and iPhoto Library. I have einstaleed PSE 9 and downloaded the update.  There is still no lkink to external editor in the drop down box.  Have I done something wrong inadvertently or is there a clitch?  can you reinstal iPhoto.  I am new to Macs. Every thing came preinstalled.  it is the top of the range system with 16 Gb of rRAM, 2 Tb hard drive to top graphics card etc.  I used to be on Windows PC.  Have more than 27,000 photos on the system.  Much apprecite your reply and interest in this.

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