"No movie in file" error

Hello,
I stopped an export in process (exporting using QT conversion) and now when I try to export again it gives me this error after a few seconds:
No movie on file.
I've tried the following so far from what was found online:
I deleted the rendered files, as part of a susgested solution, and now it doesn't allow me to Render either.
I also,
- Trash prefs
- Ctrs B twice

So after restarting & analyziing it again, I have realized that,
there are 3 clips (FLVs & mp4) that just showcase as while icons and bleeps when you play it.
I tried reconnecting, but on the list it doesn't recognize it as a "video file" but does connect once you select "show all files"
Even after locating it and connecting to it, it just doesn't play it. I think it may have something to do with being flv as the other clips are fine - though some flvs are fine too.
Thanks in advance!

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