Converting RAW DIGITAL IMAGE TO DNG

I am trying to convert a digital RAW image to DNG. Why do i consistently get the program "Convert digital negative to DNG?

Moving this discussion to the Adobe Camera RAW forum.
Scampj have you already installed the Adobe Camera RAW and DNG convertor?  You can download the Windows version at http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=106&platform=Windows and the Mac version at http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?platform=Macintosh&product=106.

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    Léonie

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