DVD Studio Pro 4.2.2 after re-installation doesn't load  media content

Hi, I just re-installed Final Cut Studio 3, and notice that DVD Studio Pro after launching does not load it's media content (templates, shapes, etc.) from my external hard drive as it did before. What can I do?
Thanks for any help!

Hi, I've already checked what you say, but I mean the DVDSP +Media Content Files+ that came with FCS 3. I installed the hole Studio including the +media content+ DVDs. Then noted some problems. I deleted all the Apps with "Final Cut Studio Remover". The MC Files from STP, Motion, and DVDSP remain in the External Hard Drive.
I re-installed the all the stuff and everthing work perfect but DVDSP doesn't recognize its MC Files.

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