I can't do pdf's in Indesign (CS5.5) anymore

Today I discovered I can't do pdf's from Indesign (CS5.5) anymore. I was told to update/install Extension Manager, but it didn't work with my OS X (10.6.8).
Is this Adobes way to make sure I buy Creative cloud already, or is there any way I still can use CS5.5? I'm of course annoyed I can't deliver the material I was supposed to and hope somebody please can explain why this is happening and how I can fix it. I rather not buy the upgrade.
Thanks in advance! /Amy

You have not provided any proper technical details. This has nothing to do with CS5.5 per se, something is just wrong on your system.
Mylenium

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Cannot open the file "TIG_Sheet_and_Application.pdf". Adobe InDesign may not support the file format, a plug-in that supports the file format may be missing, or the file may be open in another application.
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