Installation of QuickTime version 6

Installation of QuickTime Version 6

Fayette County does not produce QuickTime content, but if you need QuickTime installed for other reasons, the following is a walk-through of a non-default install (required to avoid it taking over media playing in general). This page is for Windows only - if you have another platform, please see Apple's QuickTime web page for your player.

*1) Uninstall any previous QuickTime installation*	If you came here because your QuickTime installation is giving errors, an uninstall is advisable. Many versions of QuickTime have an "Uninstall" option in their menu - use it. If not, go to "Control Panel" (its location will depend on which version of Windows you have) and choose "Add/Remove Programs." Find QuickTime in the list, and click "Uninstall."
*2) Download the* *installation files* Install Shell Install data	There are two - the install shell, and the data. You will need to Right-click each of the two links to the left, and "Save target as..." to the same location for both (suggestion: C:\Program Files\QuickTime\).
*3) Begin the installation*	Using "My Computer" or "Windows Explorer," find and double-click the installation file "QuickTimeInstaller.exe" wherever you placed it. After the install wizard starts, you'll need to click "OK" on the first screen, and "Agree" for the end user license agreement.
*4) File Location*	The default file location is fine - click "Next.".
*5) Custom Install*	Make sure you check "Custom" install here - it's how you avoid QuickTime taking control of your media files!
*6) Components*	Under ...components," the only thing you need check is "QuickTime Essentials." I generally UN-check QuickTime for Java, though it may not make much difference.
*7) Folders, and Registration*	The default "Folders" location is fine (click "Next"). Next is registration, which you can skip, since you just need the free player (click "Next").
*8) QuickTime Settings - MIME*	After finishing the install, QuickTime will launch. Click "Next" on the first screen. On the second, click the "MIME Settings..." button near the bottom.
*9) MIME settings*	Click on the "+" to the left ot expand any category, and click in the box just to the right of that to select or de-select any file types. De-select all of MPEG and MP3, and de-select MIDI under Audio, and all but QuickTime Image File under Images.
*10) QuickTime Launches*	QuickTime will now launch. De-select "...README...," but leave "...launch..." selected. Click "Close."
*11) QuickTime Preferences*	Go to "Edit" and click on "Preferences."
*12) Setting Preferences*	Pull down the "Settings" menu by clicking on the down arrow. Select "Connection Speed" and select your school's speed (ask your STC if you're unsure). Under "Browser Plugins," de-select "QuickTime System Tray Icon." Close QuickTime.