"Could not complete your request because Photoshop does not recognize this type of file."

I am using the latest version of Photoshop CC. When I attempt to open a recent .psd file listed in the Open Recent list, I get the message "Could not complete your request because Photoshop does not recognize this type of file." I can use the open command to open these files with no problem. The files are not damaged or missing the .psd extension and open normally except when using the Open Recent menu. OS is Mac 10.8.5. Thanks for any clues as to a fix.

As weid as it may sound: simply don't use "Open recent...". Use Bridge to manage, find and start them in PS.

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"Could not complete your request because it is not a valid Photoshop document"?

Hi
i am getting this error "Could not complete your request because it is not a valid Photo shop document"
i am using CS 5 . PSD files are from different sources. some are saved by me and some are from INTERNET . all files was working fine 3 weeks ago .
i moved them to external hard drive.I installed window 7 and moved all files from hard disk to My PC ( there was no error while moving files from HD to PC)
Now when i try to open it shows "Could not complete your request because it is not a valid Photoshop document"?
here is file link Download 36-web-buttons-collection.psd from Sendspace.com - send big files the easy way
i did try many PSD repair software but nothing works
please help me . i need those file very badly
regards
sahil !
(please ignore my bad English)

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