AE 3.1 convert to cs4 problems

I am trying to open old AE3.1.1 projects but am getting a message that
" this file was created with an older version of After Effect (3.1.1 (Windows), and can't be
opened. You can convert this file using an older version of After Effects and resaving".
1. Can I install the old AE 3.1.1 (or any of the versions in between that and the CS4 I have now) in my upgraded 64 bit Vista Ultimate system?
2. How would resaviing in the same old programme move me beyond where I am now?
Am I missing something here besides workflow?
Advice please anyone?
Thanks a lot
Emma

Thanks, thats what I'm going to do, I'll stick
AE 6 on my laptop, try saving and bringing it over to my new machine.
I should have thought of it straight away .... brain in neutral as usual.
Thanks to everyone who took time to answer my call for help
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