Premiere Pro CC reports "The importer reported a generic error" on import of any files

Ever since the 30 day trial period of CC ran out I have had huge problems. Premiere Pro will not import any files other than m4v files (from iTunes of all things), reporting a generic error.
I run on Mac.
I have already reinstalled everything. Twice.
This problem has now affected Premiere Pro 6 on my Macbook, which ran just fine until I downloaded CC (against my wishes, by the way - I wanted 6 back on my Pro but no option avaialable.
Does anyone have any ideas. Way beyond frustrating, especially as 'live help' are completely hopeless.
Thanks.

>wanted 6 back on my Pro but no option avaialable
Are you saying you lost your install discs?
Or that you purchased by downloading and no longer have the download files?
If you purchased by download, you may go to your account on the Adobe store and download again
http://www.adobe.com/products/catalog/cs6._sl_id-contentfilter_sl_catalog_sl_software_sl_c reativesuite6.html?promoid=KFPMZ

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