FCP7 Quicktime Conversion Export Resetting

Hi,
I'm trying to export a 46 minute HD project from FCP 7, which is due to TX on national TV in 4 days time.
I'm trying to export as the following:
Pro res 422
Quicktime Conversion
1920x1080
6 channels of audio
25p
49Khv 16bit Linear PCM
However, the Quicktime conversion export keeps reaching 100%, and then resets straight back to either 0 or a different random percentage. Why is this? It's been going for 5/6 hours...

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