Old format won't open in CS3

I have an old format files that won't open in either 1.0 or CS3. Any hints? or do I have to find Version 1.5 or 2.0 to open. Only want to create a PDF from them.
thanks

What happens when you try to open them?
What's the file extension?
Old version files normally open just fine in newer versions unless they are corrupt.

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"Moved all backed-up files from the external USB drive onto the second 10GB partition."
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