InDesign CS3 Proximity English Error (OS 10.8.5)

I'd just like to get rid of the error message when opening documents in InDesign CS3 (on a Mac using OS 10.8.5). See attached for error message.
Thanks!! -Teresa

Some years back CS3 came up with the same error on my PC and it took awhile to find a solution. The best I can offer is a link to the information I used to resolve it - I don't know if it will hold up for a Mac as I don't remember if the OS was a significant aspect of the fix.
Reinstall CS3 - when normal fails
http://forums.adobe.com/message/3227705#3227705

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