never is to late…
Solution:
Rename the .xml files from the following folder and its subfolders from .xml to .bak:
Windows XP — C:\Documents and Settings\[user name]\Application Data\Adobe\After Effects\9.0
WindowsVista — C:\Users\[user name]\AppData\Adobe\After Effects\9.0
Mac OS — [user name]/Library/Preferences/Adobe/After Effects/9.0
Cheers!
Juan Navarro
Editor Manager
Video Department
Teletón Fundation
Chile Southamerica