Lightroom 4 beta-Import?

Why am I getting so many photo duplications when I want to import some of my photos into a new catalog in Lightroom 4 beta? On my first try, I tried to Import one of my old catalogs into Lightroom 4 beta's new catalog. My photo count increased from aroung 4000 to over 9000. Your thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks,
HPB

This is not the right forum
Its here : http://forums.adobe.com/community/labs/lightroom4
Frans

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