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QuickTime for Windows
Help and Tips

Tips on downloading and tweaking the QuickTime for Windows multimedia player, used to play .MOV movies and other files.


 

#1: Sound Stutters or is Distorted
If audio played in QuickTime for Windows or iTunes sounds stuttered, try this tweak.

#2: Hide the QuickTime Taskbar Icon
Hide the icon that QuickTime for Windows places on your Windows Taskbar.

#3: Open the QuickTime for Windows Control Panel
Modify configuration options for the QuickTime for Windows multimedia player.

#4: Turn off Automatic Update Checking
Don't want QuickTime for Windows to "phone home" and check for updates?

#5: Manually Check for Updates
Manually check to see if any updates are available for QuickTime for Windows.

#6: Download QuickTime for Windows to View QuickTime Movies
Want to play QuickTime movies found on many websites? You'll need to download Apple's QuickTime for Windows player.

#7: Change File Types Opened by QuickTime
Change the list of file types that will cause QuickTime for Windows to be opened automatically.

#8: Movies Play too Jerky
Perform this tweak if QuickTime movies play haphazardly, stopping and starting too often.

#9: Clear the QuickTime Download Cache
For privacy, clear the cache that QuickTime for Windows uses when operating.

#10: Movies Display a White Screen or Error Message
If QuickTime or iTunes movies show up as a white screen or with an error message, try these tips.

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