FCE project files won't open. General error message.

All of a sudden nearly all my project files refuse to open. Even when I try to open previous backups the same thing happens. General error! These files have been ok for at least the last 2 years. What could have caused this and can I get these years of work back? Please help.

Used FCS Remover and re-installed but still get same result. Except that on first attempt to start FCE, after error message appeared, FCE carried on briefly showing 'Profiling for RT Extreme…' and a percentage. When it reached 100% it stopped immediately. Tried the whole process more than once. The first time an app called File Defense (in demo mode) showed an attempt to write to a .rsrc file when AU Pitch was reached. Have removed File Defense. Also logging in with shift key down to prevent any login items from loading. Logic Express 8 is installed and uses AU files but I don't know how to uninstall it.

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