Can't open Project - The file format is too new for this version of the pro

Hi everyone
I have the following Problem with my Final Cut Express: When I try to open a project i get an error message: "The file format is too new for this version of the program". (my FCE is in german, this is the google translation!)
I have already erased all the rendering files, but no luck.
Please Help!

Have you recently reinstalled FCE and forgotten to update it?

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