Help! Can't open psd file

I've been working on a large file for a while. I've been using the same computer with CS2. Now, the same computer, won't open the file I've been working on. The file has never been worked on using a different computer or a different version of Photoshop. I get the message "Could not complete your request because the file is not compatible with this version of Photoshop". Any ideas how to fix this?

http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/329/329945.html
http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/331/331092.html
Also if the file is over 2GB in size it will not open. you will need to open a backup that has not gotten to that size. If the file is over 2GB save as PSB.

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