Trouble getting iPhoto to open?

My iPhoto is not opening completely.  It just opens partially until I restart my computer.  I am using iPhoto 11

Back up your iPhoto library, Depress and hold the option (alt) and command keys and launch iPhoto - rebuild your iPhoto library database
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    Try deleting the com.apple.iPhoto.plist.
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    Open iPhoto while holding down the command and option/alt keys and rebuild the library.
    iPhoto Library rebuild
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    If the application is the same, return the .plist(s) to where you got them from, overwriting the newer ones.
    If you prefer to make your User library permanently visible, use the Terminal command found below.
    Show User Library
    You might want to bookmark the command. I had to use it again after I installed 10.8.5. I have also been informed that if you drag the user library to Finder it will remain visible.

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    or
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    Regards
    TD

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    INTUNES WAS NOT INSTALLED CORRECTLY  ERROR 7
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    Go to Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs (Win XP) or Programs and Features (later)
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    Bonjour
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    HT1925: Removing and Reinstalling iTunes for Windows XP
    HT1923: Removing and reinstalling iTunes for Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8
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    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2638
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    Do you Twango?
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    Clarkrider
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