Photoshop CS3 suddenly won't open a file

Been using Photoshop CS3 since it came out. Suddenly, it shuts down when I go to open a picture file.
Any suggestions?

http://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/cc-applications-crash-immediately-launch.html

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