Importing m4v to iTunes

I recently downloaded a movie and converted it to a m4v in Quictime Pro. When I try to drag/drop it into iTunes nothing happens and the movie does not import. I also tried File--Add File to Library and nothing happened. Any help for this problem?
Thanks

That WON'T convert it.
If I do the same with an MP3 and change the extension to JPG, it DOESN'T make it a picture. It makes it unusable.
Change it back to AVI and download "Handbrake". http://handbrake.fr/
Use HandBrake to "convert" it to M4V.

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That WON'T convert it.
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In Preferences, is the project set to the correct standard?
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Hi Grigsby9,
Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities. This error usually appears when your iTunes Media folder location is incorrectly configured in your iTunes Advanced preferences. Let’s check these preferences to makes sure that iTunes is point to a folder that exists:
Locate and organize your iTunes files - Apple Support
http://support.apple.com/en-us/ht1391
Find and change the iTunes Media folder location
You can change the iTunes Media folder location to share music between accounts on the same computer.
1.Mac OS X: Choose iTunes > Preferences.
Windows: Choose Edit > Preferences.
2. Click the Advanced pane.
- Matt M.

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