Why won't previous v14 projects load in v14?

[tmusic409]

My previous premiere elements 14 will not reload, I get the message 'project not compatible with current version'. Any help much appreciated.

[Peru Bob]

Was it created on the same or a different computer?

[tmusic409]

No it is the same computer, no hardware changes, only windows updates to the system.

[Peru Bob]

Just a guess:

Try updating or rolling back your graphics driver directly from the video card manufacturer’s site.

[tmusic409]

Thanks Bob for taking the time to offer help with this. I've been through my previous projects and it is just a few versions of one particular one that will not load (had to be the one I wanted to access!). All others work so that one must be corrupted somehow so I will leave things as they are.

[Peru Bob]

Make a copy of your backup file, if you have one, and try to open that one.

[tmusic409]

Thanks again Bob, I worked around it by going to original video files, will remember to keep backup copies up to date in future.

[Peru Bob]

Sometimes a work around is the only solution.

At least you can edit again.

[Bill Sprague · Accepted solution]

Premiere Elements automatically makes backup copies.  You can set the time interval in Preferences.  I have mine set to do it more frequently than the default. 

Per Bob's suggestion, if you run into a problem you can then create copy of one of the automatic backups and work with that. 

Another thing you can do is "Save As".  I like to do a Save As "filenameVersion2" or higher number every time I'm trying something new and different.

[tmusic409]

Thanks, I wasn't aware of auto backups.