No Video in Premiere CS4

Hi all, i'm using Premiere Pro CS4 in a C2D 2.8GHz with 4GbRAM running Windows Vista Bussines
the problem is that when I import a video i can hear it, but i can't see it in my playback, i put it in the time line but all i get is a "green" screen.
i capture the video in question with my old Sony D8 using Premiere Pro CS2, the question is that i can't see any video, .AVI, . MOV, .WMV...no one, can somebody plz helpme?

Hi Bill,
I agree, it is somewhat frustrating...but then, we didn't know when we got these
laptops for the boys, that he'd take such an avid interest in editing.
Had we known then, I'd have been more careful about the specs.
The CS4 suite installed on the desktop without incident...at first, the display in
the edit window was there, but was comprised of overly bright pastel colors when
playing. I was able to get a driver update (the whole Catalyst bundle actually)
from the ATI web site, and the color is now correct.
He hasn't yet tried it with the footage from his camera...too busy with Easter
goings on this evening...but I imported one of the sample videos that come with
Windows to test it.
Although the color is correct, playback isn't smooth...the video will occasionally
pause, while the audio continues. I'm thinking I may need to bump the RAM up
from the current 2 Gigs to 4, and see if that doesn't help. The desktop is older
(circa 2006), a Dell Dimension E510. According to the specs, I can only put 4
Gigs in it. Luckily, ram is no where near as expensive as it once was. I priced
compatible ram at Crucial, at it was about $31 per Gig.
To Diego, who asked me to let you know if this works...yes, the video is now
present, and the colors are accurate by virtue of the upgraded ATI driver. Once
I manage to get the playback to stop pausing, I believe he will be good to go.
Thanks,
Bob

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