"Codec not found" problem upon startup

My computer recently crashed (after using Pacifist to attempt to downgrade to QT 7.2) and went into UNIX mode. Thankfully, all is fine after a complete archive and install.
Now I am having some issues with certain programs - mainly FCP. Upon opening the program, it says:
"codec not found you may be using a compression type without the corresponding hardware card" - Then after clicking - another box pops up saying, "Error - not enough memory"
The audio plays on the clips but no video. From other searches, I trashed the preferences and made sure all of the software was updated (multiple times) - but that didn't work.
Do I need to re-install FCP? I'm using version 5.0.4
If I do the re-install, can I just put the discs in and let it go to work? Or do I need to un-install what's in there now?
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Aloha
Bryce

If you decide to reinstall, give this little app a shot:
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It's stopping me doing anything at all really.
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