Updating iPhoto

i am not able to update iPhoto. it says "This update is not available. You must have previously purchased the item being updated. Tap Buy to purchase it now." when actually the iPhoto already comes together with the macbook pro when i bought it. help~.

How old is your Mac? If it's very recent you need to update via the App Store
If you purchased at the App Store you need to update via the App Store
Otherwise you update via Softare Update
If you have moved iPhoto from the default location (i.e. into a Folder) then the updater won't find it. Move it back.
If you have renamed iPhoto, the updater won't find it. Change it back.
Regards
TD

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