Unable to conform and render files

I am using Premiere Pro cs4 version 4.0.0 314 (MC:160820).
I am trying to edit files that have been previously been created but when I open the files (MTS files, ai, files etc) they won't load, and when I try to render them (render effects in work area or render entire work area) it either does nothing or I get this error message:
I did a software update but this didn't do anything. I have never had this problem before and it's happening to quite a few files that I'm trying to open. When links are missing it will always ask me for 'Where is file 'Rendered - 413039-49059-696873.mpeg'? for example but this never used to be a problem. I can't even start from scratch as when I import files it is doing the same thing..
If anyone is able to help that would be much appreciated!

Might want to read this.
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