Never experience to use electrum below 2.0 version.. To get more answer better move this thread here
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?board=98.0 in electrum section.
You can found the move button below left of this page.
try read this thread maybe this might be the solution about your issue..
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=990306.msg10783405#msg10783405It is the same as your problem and i think you are having issue recovering your old wallet..
Mostly right now for new version of electrum they are using mnemonic 12 seed phrase unlike below electrum 2.0 version..