DVD Studio Pro not importing files

I am using FCP 6.0.1 and trying to import files from compressor to DVD Studio Pro.
I am able to import mp4 files using the latest version of compressor, however unable to import mv2 (mpeg2) files. Also I am only able to import certain mp4 files but not all.
Typically, I used FCP to directly output the files into mv2 files- and those are able to be imported by DVDSP. However, if I use compressor, then the files don't import.
Anyone know what's going on and why my DVD Studio Pro is so picky?

Not really what you want to hear I suppose but maybe invest in a test system to tryout updates before updating crucial systems. Not sure leaving Windows will solve all your problems...
I am running FCS2 on a MacPro and everything is holding up ok so far, its actually running a lot better after the updates touch wood.
Hope you get some answers to help you out. Have you tried other assets to make sure the assests aren't the problem? and so on...
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