PSE 2/PSA 2 conversion to PSE 5 on new PC

I Just purchased and installed a new PC running MS Windows XP Media Edition. I am in the process of converting applications and data/picture files from my old MS Windows XP Home Edition to the new PC. Both Windows XP operating systems are up to date.
The old PC has PSE 2.0 and PSA 2.0.1 which manages just under 2,000 cataloged and tagged photos. I have not installed PSE or PSA on the new machine. Both PCs have a single hard drive c:.
I just purchased PSE 5, but have not installed it on either PC. What would be the best way to convert and copy My_Catalog with all the photos to PSE 5 on my new PC?
a) On old PC, Backup My_Catalog to CDs (or flash drive) with PSA 2;
Install PSE 5 on the new PC and restore to c: on new PC
b) Install PSE 5 on old PC and convert My_Catalog to new Organizer
(however that might be done);
Backup catalog and photos on old PC with PSE 5 to CDs (or flash drive)
Install PSE 5 on new PC and restore My_Catalog
c) Some other method?
I searched your Tips, Tools, How-to, and Techniques forum and did not find anything too definitive. I would sincerely appreciate guidance on this conversion before I start.

As no one has posted to this entry, I am thinking about doing the following to convert to PSE 5 and moving to a new PC.
On my old PC:
1. With PSA Ver 2, File/Reconnect_All_Missing_Files
2. With PSA Ver 2, File/Catalog/Recover
3. With PSA Ver 2, File/Backup the catalog and burn CDs
4. Install PSE Ver 5. Hopefully, this will convert the PSA 2 catalog to PSE 5 format.
5. With PSE Ver 5, Backup the catalog to CDs
On my new PC:
6. Install PSE Ver 5
7. With PSE 5, Restore the PSE 5 backup CDs

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