Only half of video is imported into itunes

I clicked on 'file', then 'add file to library' and clicked on a home video. It imported it into my library as such - but only half of it. The video stops playing (in iTunes) exactly halfway through it. When I play the video using Windows Media Player it works fine. Why is this happening? <<<<< How it looks like after half way through, it goes blank.
When I download it to my iPod Touch 5 the same thing happens. I have the latest iTunes version and have Windows 7. The video is an MP4 video.
Please help!!! I need it on my iPod Touch to Airplay it on a TV by Friday!!!!

This is a known issue with a recent Windows update.
http://helpx.adobe.com/premiere-pro/kb/wmv-files-corrupted-import-or.html
The fix:
Upper half of video is missing (black screen) - Help!!
http://forums.adobe.com/message/5494175#5494175

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