Cannot open pmd files in InDesign CS

I recently find I cannot open PM7 (pmd) files in InDesign CS. I used to be able to do this (they would open as Untitled), but now I just get an error message to the effect that InDesign cannot open this file, either because it does not support the file format, it is open in another application, or a plug-in for converting it is not installed. None of these things is true as far as I know. I can't place the pmd files into InDesign either, and I think I used to be able to do that too. I have tried repairing/reinstalling the Indesign program files but this makes no difference. Any suggestions would be welcome, otherwise I am going to have to use Pagemaker for new editions into the indefinite future!
Many thanks,
Tom Johnstone.

That's very generous of you to offer to convert the files, Peter, many thanks, but I have a whole lot I need to do and I wouldn't want you to have to devote hours to it! Somebody else in the office here might be able to help with the immediate problem. I still have Pagemaker and if really necessary I can output the files for my new edition from Pagemaker. However I have many years of publications stored as pmd and p65 files and I was hoping when they came up for revision or new editions to be able to convert them to InDesign. If this is not possible because of Windows upgrades it will be a real pain in the neck, to put it politely!
Tom.

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