Media Encoder Problem

I am using Flash CS 4, If I attempt to file>import>import video,  the import video window/dialog box opens, if I browse and select a AVI.file  I receive a dialog box telling me it is in the wrong format and to use the Launch Adobe Media Encoder button to convert to proper format. This is where problem starts.
An Adobe Media Encoder Debug Event dialog box opens, it states that "Adobe Media Encoder has encountered an error", ..\..\Scr\Init.cpp-42
the only option is to select a continue button, then an Adobe Media Encoder dialog box opens stating that "adobe media encoder has encountered a problem and must close. It wants to report the issue to Microsoft, but that doesn't help me start or repair my problem. I have created a 3 page PDF of screen images which shows the sequence of dialog boxes and messages, I have tried to locate error data files in application data files, I can find the folder but it does not contain any error txt files.
Can any one Help me with this issue, any way I attempt to open Media Encoder the results are the same.

I've been very fortunate to have a lot of hi-def video work the last three months and the Media Encoder is literally making me think that Premiere CS4 is really more of a hobby program. I spend a third of my time watching the encoder stop, viewing encoded files that don't work. I updated to 4.0.2 and it is worse. I think Adobe really needs to address this problem. Premiere is a great tool and its ability to import Sony Hi-def XDCAM footage is really a nice thing, very helpful, but what good is it when you spend so many hours watching your finished video get crashed in the encoder? I have tried a lot of things and at this point one pass on the FLVs for client reviews seems to be the best I can do. I have a great computer with a quad CPU and lots of ram but I really think Adobe is not addressing those of us that want to use the tool to make a living that are finding it a really bad encoder and would love to hear any ideas on what I might be able to do.
BTW--typical project is 6-7 min. long with about 100-125 clips. I had a lot of problems also with Premiere CS4 crashing and not allowing me to open files but I used embeded sequences to stop the crashing. If I didn't spend so much time finding workarounds on CS4 I could really make a good living. BTW--the Sony EX1 is a really great HD camera.
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