Can't get iphoto '08 to launch

I have iphoto 06 and recently upgraded to ilife '08. I installed the cd and my other programs like garage band upgraded, but when i open iphoto it still opens in '06. Is there something I need to do differently?

momdoc:
Welcome to the Apple Discussions. I suggest you drag your iPhoto application to the Trash, mount the iLife 08 disk and do a custom install of just iPhoto 7. Then update to 7.0.1 followed by a repair of disk permissions.
Do you Twango?
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've written an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 08 libraries. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.

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