Problems Converting to AAC

I am having troubles converting files (or importing files for that matter) in AAC format. When I select iTunes preferences, advanced, and "importing," the drop down menu has no AAC selection. It only allows me to choose AIFF Encoder, Apple Lossless Encoder, MP3 Encoder, and WAV encoder. I am running iTunes 5.0.1 and Quicktime 7.0.2.
I called the AppleCare line and no one could help me. They even had me delete iTunes and reload. But it didn't solve the problem. They are simply stumped.
Anyone? HELP!

If anyone ever reads this and has the same problem, I fixed it by deleting Quicktime and reinstalling the software.

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The only way around it at the moment is to import the original file into the itunes library and then choose 'create aac version' after that you can delete the original file from your itunes library.
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