FLV encoder crashes on all .WMV files

When trying to view the settings or start que on any .wmv (windows Media Video) file I drag into the flash video encoder, the program immediately crashes.  I've tried many different WMV files from different sources, all the same outcome. 
Is this a known issue with FLV encoder or something wrong on my end?  Hopefully I dont need to buy a 3rd party converter.
Thanks for any insight!
a.6

Did you try file - import - import video?  That's what I just did with this wmv  http://www.charliegooddog.org/pinky/petOfWeek.html it worked for me that's with cs3.

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