Getting a bit annoying now,  what was the work around please?

The only way I resolved any issues that happened importing videos into Adobe Premiere was to install a copy of Quicktime. You don't have to use it but just have it installed.

i never had this problem a few months back though, its a fairly recent occurrence,, will try the quick time, hate it though , thanks....  

just seen this on quicktime page

Important: QuickTime 7 for Windows is no longer supported by Apple. New versions of Windows since 2009 have included support for the key media formats, such as H.264 and AAC, that QuickTime 7 enabled. All current Windows web browsers support video without the need for browser plug-ins. If you no longer need QuickTime 7 on your PC

It worked, well done that man, much appreciated!!