How do you get iPhoto to STOP "UPDATING"?

I am getting worried that the new 9.3 is totally messed up. It asks you to upgrade, but then it never finishes upgrading. You just get that never-ending spinning spokes.
I have this on my MacBook Air. That photo library is minimal, but I am worried that it will torch my main photo library on my iMac. Yes I have backed up stuff, but this is a MAJOR pain because that's about 11,000 to 12,000 photos.

Back Up and try rebuild the library: hold down the command and option (or alt) keys while launching iPhoto. Use the resulting dialogue to rebuild.
If that fails:
Restore from your back up, repair the Library and try again

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