?? Cannot open Nikon NEF files in CS4 (or CS2) !!???

Hi,
I have had problems using CS2 previously. I could not open RAW files from my Nikon D90 (saved as NEF files). So I just bought CS4 upgrade to see if I could overcome the problem. No luck.
I also downloaded Camera Raw 4.4.1.85. I can see the file metadata -- showing that the files are NEF. But whenever I try to open one, I get the message: "Could not complete your request because it is not the right kind of document."
Please help !!!! This is the same message I got before when using CS2.
I cannot attach an example NEF file because they are too large --- but tell me where to send one if needed...
Thanks,
picknpaws
P.S. I wasn't sure if I should post this here, or in the Camera Raw forum...?. Should I post this over there too?

picknpaws wrote:
P.S. I wasn't sure if I should post this here, or in the Camera Raw forum...?. Should I post this over there too?
Not too, instead of...
You need to update Camera Raw. Go to the Camera Raw product page and get the update...

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