PUB2002: Error Message: Publisher Cannot Open Files from a Different Version (322081)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Publisher 2002
  • Microsoft Publisher 2000
This article was previously published under Q322081

SYMPTOMS

When you try to open a Microsoft Publisher publication, you may receive the following error message:
Publisher cannot open files from a different version.

CAUSE

This behavior may occur if you try to open a Publisher 2002 file in Publisher 2000.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, follow these steps:
  1. Open the file in Publisher 2002.
  2. On the File menu, click Save As.
  3. In the Save as type list, click Publisher 2000 Files (.pub).
  4. Click Save, and then quit Publisher 2002.
  5. Open the file in Publisher 2000.

MORE INFORMATION

If you represent a commercial printing enterprise, visit the following Microsoft Web site to request a free copy of Publisher 2002 and obtain additional information about using Publisher in your environment:

http://office.microsoft.com/publisher/prepress

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:1/7/2006
Keywords:kberrmsg kbprb KB322081
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