Quick time software

13 years ago

I have Windows XP.

Is Quick Time part of a Windows program. For some reason the icon appeared on my task bar some time ago. I ususally use Media player.

Is this something I can delete?

Thanks

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shaxhome (Frog Rock, Australia 9b)
13 years ago
That's an Apple program. Maybe installed with a video/movie you downloaded?

You can remove it, but it may be needed to view whatever it is you downloaded...

I personally use VLC Media Player instead, but others here have other preferences.

I did have Quick Time once, but kept getting updates and new suggested downloads I didn't want/need, so uninstalled it.
kudzu9
13 years ago
loralee-
You can just leave it if you want as it may be useful for playing some videos. If you want to remove it, though, you have to uninstall it, not simply delete the icon.
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owbist
13 years ago
I deleted that 2 years or more ago and have not found any reason to bring it back. It has drivers running in the background
emma
13 years ago
I deleted it a long time ago. ITunes. always wants to download it when I update it, but I don't let it and every thing works fine.
DA_Mccoy
13 years ago
QT can be a tough little bugger to remove completely. I recommend REVO in the advance mode to do so.

Also, if the time ever comes where you must use QT there is a lite version which is much less a resource hog, and more system friendly.

DA
loralee
Original Author
13 years ago
When I had my computer worked on last year, I noticed a an Apple software on my computer.

I am sure had a new oung man work on my computer. As, I have been going there for years and it has only been the owner and one other knowlegable man in there.

When I took my computer home nothing worked right and I had to take it back. I am sure this is when it was added also. Looking around on the computer I noticed it was a humungous file.

I guess I will just leave it alone. By the end of the year I will be upgrading to another computer and new windows software.
I am hoping they get the windows 8 changed by then or I will go with windows 7. I really don't want to as the support will end with it in a few short years.

Thank you everyone for responding to my question.
loralee
Original Author
13 years ago
When I had my computer worked on last year, I noticed a an Apple software on my computer.

I am sure had a new oung man work on my computer. As, I have been going there for years and it has only been the owner and one other knowlegable man in there.

When I took my computer home nothing worked right and I had to take it back. I am sure this is when it was added also. Looking around on the computer I noticed it was a humungous file.

I guess I will just leave it alone. By the end of the year I will be upgrading to another computer and new windows software.
I am hoping they get the windows 8 changed by then or I will go with windows 7. I really don't want to as the support will end with it in a few short years.

Thank you everyone for responding to my question.
owbist
13 years ago
"I am hoping they get the windows 8 changed by then or I will go with windows 7. I really don't want to as the support will end with it in a few short years."

By year end Windows 8 will have been out 2 years, why go with 7 which will be really old?

There is talk that the Start button is coming back which seems the biggest single difference. The start page is fine once you get used to it and learn how to add, remove and sort the icons.
DA_Mccoy
13 years ago
Windows 9 is positioned for release in 18 months. Microsoft's release schedule efficiency brings that estimate into question, but you never know.

It has been reported that an optional Windows 8 update is coming to restore the Start button for those who feel a need for it.

DA
jane__ny
13 years ago
Don't you need Quicktime for ITunes? I have XP but also have an Ipod and have ITunes on my computer. I thought Quicktime was necessary for both.

Jane