My picture preview has disappeared!

Hi. I recently transferred my iPhoto '09 library from my old computer to a new one. The transfer went perfectly and all of my faces information etc. is still available. However, when I look at my events and faces all of the preview pictures are missing. When i move the magnification bar either up or down the pictures come back, but disappear as soon as I let go of it. What can I do to repair this problem?? Thanks for your help.

Option 1
Back Up and try rebuild the library: hold down the apple 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, faces and places 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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