It would appear that trying to open the briefcase with a different version of Windows from the one that created it will corrupt it.
The second post in this thread (
LINKAGE) suggests that you can delete the hidden 'Briefcase Database' file, then when you try to open it next it would appear that Windows will create a new database file from the contents of the folder. It would seem that these files will no longer be associated with your account/profile/previous briefcases, but that they should be visible.
I'd suggest copying the entire contents of the folder to somewhere safe, and then trying the advice in the thread.
Namely:
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- Close any explorer windows that are viewing the briefcase;
- Start a command prompt and cd to the briefcase folder;
- dir /a:h will show "Briefcase Database" (and desktop.ini);
- attrib -h "briefcase database";
- del "briefcase database"
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Then try to open the briefcase again.
I've not tried this, as I don't use the 'Briefcase' functions, so I can't verify that it's safe (or that it even works).
Good luck
