Can't import videos (except .mov)

When I attempt to import videos in window's media or simple video clip format itunes thinks for half a second and does nothing - no change whatsoever, no error message or anything. What's the deal?

GUIDES TO: Converting Video for iPod - Mac & Window
http://forums.ilounge.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=123067
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