Compressor 3.0.5 "unknown time remaining"

Each time I try to compress a file, the time remaining reads "unknown time remaining" and it doesn't move. When I send files to compressor from Final Cut, FCP and Compressor both lock up when I click submit. I have tried all the solutions listed in other post such as deleting the preferences, using compressor repair, uninstalling compressor and the entire final cut studio, but none work. I have reinstalled leopard done multiple times and it will work for a while, then I get the same problem again. I have tried to do Time Machine restores to backup taken while it was working, but it will not work when I restore it. Without compressor, I have great trouble making DVD out of my footage shot in HD. Help Please!
thanks in advance

Just as an addon, I found a fix offered by Digital Rebellion in another post somewhere in here. They have a (free) compressor repair utility, amongst other things on their website. I just ran it and now my Compressor works again. Thanks Digital Rebellion!
Here's the link: http://www.digitalrebellion.com/compressor_repair.htm
Hope this works for you.
best,
-alf

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