TS3249 iphoto 9.4.2 wont edit photos-scattered immages of previous pics apear?

since i found a pic on internet and imported it on iphoto, my iphoto started to have problrms:
1, i cant open it
2. i cant edit pics(scattered and grey area appears+of previously looked at items-docs, pics, )
i tried all repairs suggested by help menue but they havent helped at all.
what to do now? i dont hv installation disc as downloaded this on line. how do i preserve pics and trow this software sht into the bin as it belongs?
thanks a lot!
Bella

Very confusing post - if you can not open iPhoto how do you know what happens when you try to edit a photo using iPhoto?????
Back up your iPhoto library, Depress and hold the option (alt) and command keys and launch iPhoto - rebuild your iPhoto library
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