I am assuming it is just the one project that is giving this
problem and that you can create new projects. If that is not the
case, post back.
Are you opening via the HHP file after deleting the CPD and
XPJ files or without deleting them?
Take a copy of your project before you go any further and
then try that. See the article on my site about Opening Projects
for the full story.
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