IPhoto '08 freezes on photo library upgrade

I realize this is pretty similar to other posts, but it's apparently different enough that answers to those posts don't seem to work for me.
After installing iLife '08, launching iPhoto indicates that I need to upgrade my photo library - only two options are [Upgrade] and [Quit]. Selecting [Upgrade] starts the "Updating photo library..." process. Time remaining is, apparently, "About an hour". And then...nothing. The status bar never moves, the program freezes and I'm left with Force Quit as my only option. Same result after each one of my (at least) ten attempts.
I tried using Terminal to unlock my photo library files to no avail. It doesn't seem to be an issue with losing the library since the photos are still there in Finder after I Force Quit iPhoto.
Any suggestions/ideas?
I apologize in advance if the question has already been answered - just point me in the right direction and I'll go away happy.
Thanks!

Welcome to the Apple Discussions. Even though you tried terminal give this a try:download and run BatChmod on the iPhoto Library folder with the settings shown here, putting your administrator login name in the owner section and Staff in the group section. You can either type in the path to the folder or just drag the folder into that field. Then try again.
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto (iPhoto.Library for iPhoto 5 and earlier) 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 created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger or later), 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 6 and 7 libraries and Tiger and Leopard. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.≤br>
Note: There now an Automator backup application for iPhoto 5 that will work with Tiger or Leopard.

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