Opening a version 3 project with version 12

I don't seem to be able to open a version 3 PrEl saved project with my new version 12 PrEl. please advise.

rdufrene
The Premiere Elements 3 projects are on Windows. Is Premiere Elements 12 on Windows or Mac?
If Premiere Elements 12 is on Mac, AFM21 has given you your answer, that is, projects/Windows are not capable with program on Mac.
It is often recommended that projects created in one program be completed in that program. There is a marked change from versions 3 to 12.
If only Windows is involved, some of the important questions that come up "Do you have the source media for the version 3 projects and where are they?" "Did you save those version 3 projects in a Trimmed or Copied Folder using the Project Archiver and is that what you are trying to use in 12?"
Please review and let us know more details of your situation, including do you still have version 3 to complete those projects in version 3.
Thanks.
ATR

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