Iphoto 5 from iPhoto 2 upgrade

Since Installing iPhoto 5 (over iphoto2) and launching it, it tells me everytime that it has to convert the old library which takes about 15 minutes and then it attempts to load the photos but it just churns on and on and the photos don't seem to load. What can I do to get it to recognize this old library. I do have an exact copy of the older library on another Hard drive .

I am having a similar situation.
(I had iphoto 4 - saved to hard drive, and cleaned my computer re-loading with iLife 5.)
I am able to drag the new pics into the library (and get the msg. that 999 did not transfer - thanks for letting me know that is okay)
However, they come into the library with the date that I pulled them onto the hard drive - they ALL have this date.
AND, although they are organized by role, the roles dont mean anything. There a many of them with a mix of different events in each.
How do i import them and keep the proper film role separation, and film role date/titles?
Thanks!
Kara

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