CR2 (Raw) files in CS4

Hey all, I seem to have ran into some trouble when trying to read .CR2 files with CS4. I've downloaded Camera Raw 5.7 and I've checked the list of compatable devices and it includes my camera (Canon Powershot 12). I'm trying to open through Photoshop itself, not through Bridge. I've also updated through Help->Updates, with no change.
The error message I get is "Could not complete your request because it is not the right kind of document".
I'm a novice with the software, so if there's any info I've missed off that I should include then just ask.
Thanks in advance.

TheRedSpy wrote:
Hey all, I seem to have ran into some trouble when trying to read .CR2 files with CS4. I've downloaded Camera Raw 5.7 and I've checked the list of compatable devices and it includes my camera (Canon Powershot 12).
As you have noted, there is no Canon PowerShot <anything>12 in the Camera Raw 5.7 list:
http://www.adobe.com/special/photoshop/camera_raw/Camera_Raw_5.7_ReadMe.pdf
The DNG converter may be a better way to go than shooting JPEGs... With the DNG converter, you convert your raw files to .DNG files, which Photoshop CS4 / Camera Raw 5.7 can open. You retain all the quality advantages and conversion control of shooting Raw images but with one extra step required.
-Noel

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Thanks for your replies and assistance so far, very much appreciated. Its a very frustrating problem... this should be one of those things that just work.
I have uploaded two sample pics taken with my canon 7d. If you get a chance, could you please try opening these images to see if they work on your machine.
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