Freezing Adobe Photoshop 3.0

Hi I have the old version of adobe photoshop 3.0 I have been usuing it for over 7 years with over 3000 pictures on it but 3 months ago it appears that it got corrupted i couldn't add or copy any picture from it, then it froze it's not opening again how can i rpair this file.

Hold down the Ctrl+Shift+Alt keys and simultaneously click on the Edit button on the welcome screen. After a few seconds release the three keys and look behind the welcome screen by closing it. Alternatively hold down the three keys whilst  clicking on the desktop icon for the Editor or PhotoshopElementsEditor.exe in the Programs folder. Keep holding down all three keys for a few seconds; then release. You should get the settings option.
When you see a pop up box with the words: Delete Adobe Photoshop Elements Settings File?
Click on Yes
Then wait whilst Elements rebuilds the preferences.

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