Problem encoding video project

I am trying to export a project that I have created but keep having problems encoding it. I can start the queue fine but it keeps failing with the following warning:
- Source File: D:\DOCUME~1\PR\LOCALS~1\Temp\Exit Festival 2009_2.prproj
- Output File: D:\Documents and Settings\pptdgc\Desktop\Sequence 01_2.avi
- Preset Used: Custom
- Video: 720x576, 25 [fps], Lower, Quality 100
- Audio: 48000 Hz, Stereo, 16 bit
- Bitrate:
- Encoding Time: 00:07:56
28/08/2009 21:45:56 : Encoding Failed
Error compiling movie.
Unknown error.
I'm not sure how to go about finding what the problem is?
Thanks

I have it installed on my laptop and on my PC and I get the same problem with both.
Not sure why i selected custom - I have tried with the default PAL DV and get the same problem.
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