Opening p65 files in Indesign CS 3.0.1

I am having trouble converting or opening an old pagemaker 6.5 file into an Indesign file. Error message says I maybe missing an add on. Thanks
Dan

http://indesignsecrets.com/windows-xp-service-pack-3-breaks-indesign-cs2-pagemaker-convers ion-capability.php
Additionally, you should note that you are now out of the upgrade loop with CS2 being the earliest eligible version for upgrade to CS5.
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    Ask a simple question and get a simple answer...see below...hilarious:
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    Sean: Hi....I am having difficulty opening .p65 files in InDesign CC....I get an error message
    Laldinmawii: Could you please elaborate your issue so that I can assist you better?
    Laldinmawii: Okay, thank you for the information.
    Sean: The error says that the file format is not supported but everything I see in the literature says it should work.
    Laldinmawii: Okay, thank you for the information.
    Laldinmawii: May I please have the order number of the product?
    Sean: I just downloaded the trial version...evaluating the product. 
    Laldinmawii: Okay, thank you for the information.
    Laldinmawii: Please allow me 2-3 minutes while I check the information for you.
    Sean: The error message also states I could be missing a plug-in....
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    Sean: Laldinmawii....do you mean there is no free support for trail versions of the software?  Your previous message is confusing as you mention Adobe Reader.
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    Sean: I guess I will not be purchasing InDesign as I have no way of determining if it can open the files I need it to....
    Sean: Is there someone else on your end who can assist me with this?
    Laldinmawii: Please allow me a moment while I check the information for you.
    Laldinmawii: Sean, please go through the above forum link since we will not be having information on trail version.
    Laldinmawii: Do you have any more questions for me apart from this?
    Sean: Wow....nice service....can you at least tell me if the version I pay for can open p65 files and also why the trial version cannot open them?
    Laldinmawii: Sean, would you like to know about the cost and purchase details for the software?
    Sean: I know how much it costs....trying to determine if it will even work for me.  At this point it appears it does not.
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