IPhoto 9.5 keeps asking me to use the iPhoto Library Upgrader

I have a 2008 MacBook Pro it had iPhoto 7. something, I don't remember all the numbers. I upgraded to Mavericks then decided that I wanted to take full advantage of iCloud. I want to use the PhotoStream app so sync my photos from my iPhone. In order to do so, the computer told me I need the latest version of iPhoto(9.5). I bought the app for 14.99. I installed it, but when I try to open it tells me I need to prepare the iPhoto library in order to upgrade. I downloaded the Upgrader and ran the program. It goes through successfully (the icon changed from the old iPhoto to the new iPhoto icon). I try to open it but it keeps asking me to upgrade the iPhoto Library.
Can someone please help me fix this issue?

I know you say you ran the program but we've seen folks on here who install the app and think they're run it. You need to go to your Applications/Utilities folder and double click on it. Apologies if you have.

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