InDesign Interchange

I have a question concerning opening Interchange files. I have on my computer Indesign CS and my co-worker has Indesign CS2. When my co-worker makes an interchange file for me, when I open it on my computer using Indesign CS, I get this message: cannot open. Please upgrade your plug-ins to their latest version, or upgrade to the latest version of Indesign.
I cannot upgrade to the latest version of Indesign right now. How do I upgrade the plug-ins... Any other advice?
Thanks, Leslie

It sounds like your co-worker is using a plug-in that is required to open files.
You need to find out what plug-ins she has installed.
But, the bigger question is why are you regularly trading INX files.
The INX format is for occaisional use only.
Not for regular workflows.

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