New computer won't launch iPhoto

Good day all. I just upgraded from an iBook G4 with 10.4.5 to a shiny new iMac with 10.6.6. The Migration Assistant did a nice job of moving all my files over, but there's an issue with iPhoto. When I launch it (or attempt to), it throws an error that says, "You can't open your current photo library using this version of iPhoto. This library must be upgraded by the iPhoto Library Upgrader application before you can use it with iPhoto. Please reinstall iPhoto from your iLife disc."
Okay, no problem ... except I've done that at least 4 - 5 times, with no success. I removed the preferences files, too. No joy.
The Apple Store rep wants me to bring the machine in. I'd really rather not pack up the 27" computer I just bought and lug it back to the store if I can avoid it. Any better ideas?

What version of iPhoto are you running? You should be at 9.1.1 before trying to open and convert a library from an earlier version.
Open the Info window for the iPhoto Application and see what version it is. If it's not 9.1.1 download the necessary updater from Apple Downloads page, update and try again.

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