Version 13 of elements - can't load previous projects

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March 2, 2019
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I try to bring up a previous project that I did in elements (earlier version I believe) and I keep getting the error "file appears to be damaged." how can I fix?

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Bill Sprague

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You can't. Because features and tools changed over time, the underlying program changes. Consequently, Premiere Elements is not "backward" compatible. The only work around is to use a complete output from an older project as input media for a new one.

Worse is that it is possible to damage an older project by opening it in a new version. As you try this, work on copies and guard your backups from the old version.