Mpeg files exported in FCP aren't readable on PC -PLS HELP!

Hi - I am new to forums but at the end of my tether - help!
My FCP crashed last week and the only option left was to install OS 10 which enabled me to install the latest FCP. The 'update' thing didn't happen for me so I lost everything.
After redoing weeks of work, my plan was to return to my old system - exporting mpeg files in FCP and transferring them to my PC where I use Nero to make menus. This has always worked in the past. However, since updating OS X and FCP, any mpeg files aren't read via VLC on my PC. I have tried a whole array of export options (various codecs - H264/Apple Pro Res) but nothing works. I have tried to open the mpeg files on 2 computers but still no luck. Both computers have updated versions of VLC and Quicktime.
Any ideas? Thanks in advance.

Thank you Tom - comforting to know someone is out there!!
I WAS exporting via 'export file' as I have done in the past. However, I did then try to export a small file via 'master' which seemed to work. I am now exporting my main file via 'master file' and waiting to see if that also works. It is very comforting to know that you have suggested this same way as I am currently enduring the agonising wait! Why would master file work rather than the export options? The export options worked fine before I upgraded, HUGE THANKS again for your reply. I will update soon! :-)

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