Project file disappeared

My project file I just saved a few days ago is gone, and the only version left is older and it won't even open. It just says "could not open project file." It was on one of my external hard drives and should STILL be there. I'm sorry I can't give more info but its really baffling. does anyone have any suggestions?

1. Do a search for the project name in case you accidentally saved it somewhere else.
2. Try opening one of the more recent auto saves. (or is that what you meant by "the only version left"
3. Exactly what error message do you get when trying to open the project version you do have (or one of the auto saves?)
4. Did you do any software upgrades after last working on the project?
rh

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