Import problem: Duplicate Files

Like several others I have been fighting the problem of duplicate file creation when importing photos. After following and interacting with several discussions I decided to run a series of controlled tests, and may have some helpful information. The individual test results are too confusing and large to post, but here are some observations:
1. The problem does not occur when the Don't Import Suspected Duplicates is checked.This function seems to do its job and handle duplicates whether of the users making or the programs. When it is unchecked the data base is unpredictable and at times can get into a loop creating large numbers of duplicates. This could be the cause of reported system crashes, I just speculating.
2. Nat Coalsons book recommends that it be unchecked which could be the reason for only some users having a problem.
3. There should be documentation of the import screen with an explaination of the function of the various options. Data bases by their nature are complex beasts, and trying to learn them by trial and error can lead to disaster.
4. At this point I would strongly recommend using the Don't Import Suspected Duplicates function. Since LR displays the photos it is rejecting there is a way to check on the decisions it makes.
Am I missing something?
frank

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Format                                   : Flash Video
File size                                : 237 MiB
Duration                                 : 30mn 1s
Overall bit rate                         : 1 101 Kbps
Tagged date                              : UTC 2014-06-10 20:38:05
Tagging application                      : flvmeta 1.1-r213
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Format                                   : AVC
Format/Info                              : Advanced Video Codec
Format profile                           : [email protected]
Format settings, CABAC                   : Yes
Format settings, ReFrames                : 4 frames
Codec ID                                 : 7
Duration                                 : 30mn 1s
Bit rate                                 : 941 Kbps
Width                                    : 1 920 pixels
Height                                   : 1 080 pixels
Display aspect ratio                     : 16:9
Frame rate mode                          : Constant
Frame rate                               : 29.970 fps
Color space                              : YUV
Chroma subsampling                       : 4:2:0
Bit depth                                : 8 bits
Scan type                                : Progressive
Bits/(Pixel*Frame)                       : 0.015
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Thanks 'turingtest2' for your suggestion. I know the location of the files, but iTunes keeps duplicating them as soon as I launch iTunes.
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The video file plays fine in Quicktime
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In Ae - "this '.mov' is damaged or unsupported"
In media encoder - "could not be imported. could not read from source. please check settings and try again"
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Adobe support takes me here, although I'd rather file a bug.
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My Problem is Related to Oracle WareHouse Builder.My system's configuration is following :-
Machine : P4
Operating System :Windows XP
ORacle : Version 9.2
Oracle WareHouse Builder 9.2
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I have checked log file/Trace file/Alert log files ,but there is no error in these files.
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Waiting for reply
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