File is 'unknown'

Hi
I just got FCE4 and am trying to import some .mov files that I took with a screen recording program. When I do this, it tells me
File Error: 1 file(s) recognized, 0 access denied, 1 unknown.
What do I have to do to convert this into a compatible format?
Thanks

H.264 @18.81 frames and FCE don't mix, problem solved.
What you can do is use a third party app like Streamclip from Squared 5 to convert the files to an FCE freindly QuickTime file then import to FCE.
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