Why won't Lightroom 3 read NEF files from my D90?

When I try to import photos (NEF files + jpg files) from my D90 to Lightroom 3 I get a mesage saying the files cannot be read. The same message appears when I try to import from a folder on a hard drive. I did not have this problem with lightroom 2.6. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Quote <Is there a setting LR or on the camera that I can use to allow LR to recognise (and render) the NEF file from the camera?>
No. LR will only show the thumbnail rendered by the camera,if it is possible. The better practice would be to download the files from the CF/SD card using a reliable card reader, this would be more efficient/faster and reliable. (use the camera to take photographs, rather than have it attached to the computer.)
A LR generated preview will only be rendered after the import of the NEF.

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