Can't convert to dng

With my installation of Bridge its not possible to convert into dng while importing RAW-files.
Do I have to instal something? But where? The DNG-Converter is still in the Bridge directory.
Thanks for Help
Hubert

Jim,
the standalone converter (4.3.1)works well on my Nikon D3 and D300. The problem is, that the option "convert to dng" in the import dialog of Bridge is greyed out. I have read a similar discussion in this forum, but the options offered there don't work for me (changing language).
I think, Brigde doesnot find the converter. I have not find any option to tell Bridge that there is a DNG-Converter. (Which is in the Bridge directory)
Is this a bug? Is there any whitepaper? On the Adobe webside I can't find any informations

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