IPhoto won't open using this version

I got ilife 11 just to get iweb and ever since i installed it i have been unable to open iphoto it always says you have made changes to your photo library using a newer version of iphoto. do you want to quit and use the latest version of iphoto, or do you want to create a new photo library and the only option i have is to click on quit then it just closes everything out. I have thousands of family pictures that are irreplaceable in iphoto and im anxious to see them come back. thanks you

Option 1
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. Choose to Rebuild iPhoto Library Database from automatic backup.
If that fails:
Option 2
Download iPhoto Library Manager and use its rebuild function. This will create a new library based on data in the albumdata.xml file. Not everything will be brought over - no slideshows, books or calendars, for instance - but it should get all your albums and keywords back.
Because this process creates an entirely new library and leaves your old one untouched, it is non-destructive, and if you're not happy with the results you can simply return to your old one. .
Regards
TD

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