Mpeg1 video wont import into itunes for windows

This is a rather stange one.
I have an MPEG video that will run happily on MAC using either Quick Time or Itunes. Try the same on windows and one gets a 2048 error from quick time. itunes claims it's an unknown file type.
Real Player on window or MAC is perfectly happy with the file though.
I really need to get into itunes so that it can then loaded into a video ipod.
Any clues ?
thanks in advance
PB G4 1.67Ghz 1GB mem 100 GB Disk Mac OS X (10.4.4)

+well its startted to p me off..
i know the vids have to be converted or w/e
but i should be able to get pix on it.
it just wont go in. ive tried going to the photo tab and everything.
does ne one know what to do

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