When importing a private key in 0.88 I get stuck in a confirmation loop, selecting OK after entering the private key, selecting Yes to verify the associated address, back to the key entry where I press OK, which then asks to verify the address, etc. This was not an issue in 0.87, where it would ask for the wallet password after verifying the address.
Weird! Can you send me a log file? The key data is never written out (I was careful about logging in that section). But you should review it anyway before sending it.
I literally
just imported a key, myself, and it worked. 10 minutes ago. I was glad to see that, I thought, the feature was still working! What's the key format you're using? Casascius mini-private key?