IPhoto update problem accessing files

I installed the iLife 06 on my computer today, and when I launch iPhoto, it prompts me to upgrade. When I do so, it runs its course loading photos, but at the end, I get the following dialogue:
"There is a problem accessing one or more files in your iPhoto Library folder. In the Finder select the iPhoto Library folder. Then Choose File> Get Info. Make sure you have read and write permissions for the folder and then apply this setting to all inclosed items."
So...I did as was suggested, and the Library folder and the folders it contained SEEM to have read and write permissions. Do I have to open each of THOSE folders and check within them too (YIKES!), or am overlooking some basic thing I need to do.
Your help is appreciated. Thanks! --Kari
G5 Mac OS X (10.3.9)

Hi Karl,
Wow, I can't believe how many people have had the same problem. You will find many threads here dealing with it but here is the jist of it.
" Unable to upgrade this library because the current user does not have access"
-First make sure your Pictures folder has the correct permissions for you, the user. Do this by highlightling the Pictures folder, hit Command i to bring up the info pane.
Make sure you are the owner and have read and write permissions. Click the button at the bottom of the window.
-If your problem is a locked file/files follow the info in the following Apple kb
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303232
If all this fails you might want to try BatCHmode.
http://www.macchampion.com/arbysoft/

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