Going from Photoshop Elements 6 to 11

Hi everyone--
I am a Windows user who has working with Photoshop Elements 6.  After bypassing on several newer versions, I went ahead and purchased the full version of Photoshop Elements 11.
I was hoping to get some confirmation on what I believe are the proper steps to follow before attempting the new install.  Note, Elements 11 is being installed on the same laptop  that currently has Elements 6 installed.
My understanding is the following:
1) Backup existing Elements 6 catalog
2) Repair and Optimize the Elements 6 catalog
3) Install Elements 11.  (My assumption is that I can leave Elements 6 installed on the same laptop, at least for the time being, while I install Elements 11. Is that okay?)
4) Open Elements 11
          select "File" => Catalog
          Catalogs Accessible by all users
          Select Convert
          Original Elements 6 catalog that was optimized in Step 2 will be converted and formatted to use with Elements 11
5) Select File=> Catalog => Open
         Catalog that was converted in Step 4 will now appear in Elements 11
After I complete all of this I will then be moving my Elements 11 Catalog to a MacBook Pro.  However, I am going to save that for another question!
Any input would be appreciated.
Thanks!

All points mentioned by are correct. Just some clarifications on some points;
1. Multiple version of PSE can eo-exist on same machine (So you can have PSE6 and PSE11 on same machine).
2. Since you are using both versions on same machine., catalog conversion will be a good option. In case if you were upgrading on different machine, then instead of catalog conversion, you need to restore the catalog (backed up in step #1).
~Andromeda

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