Indesign CS3 - Error Code: 4

I am trying to open an Indesign CS3 file, but every time it crashes Indesign. I tried opening a copy and I get an Error Code: 4. I am running 10.5.6.
It is an important file so I would like to recover the file if possible.

Not sure if this helps but this is what worked for me.
http://forums.adobe.com/message/2273597#2273597

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