

- #SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR QUICKTIME MAC MAC OS#
- #SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR QUICKTIME MAC MOVIE#
- #SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR QUICKTIME MAC INSTALL#
The decompressed file will be the QuickTime plug-in. When the download is complete, decompress the resulting file, mac_qtpi.hqx. Note: We have found that on Windows machines, the QuickTime plug-in and QuickTime system software must be updated to the latest versions, and that although earlier versions of the software will play QuickTime movies, they cannot handle embedded movies. If this seems to be the case, open your plugins folder, choose Options from the View menu, choose View from the Options box, and select "Show all files"). (Note that Windows 95 can be configured to hide. The decompressed file will be Npqtw16.dll or Npqtw32.dll and belongs in the Netscape/Navigator/Program/plugins directory. If you have Navigator 3.0, but for some reason do not have the plug-in, you can get the plug-in from Apple.Īfter the download is complete, launch the resulting npqtw16.exe or npqtw32.exe. The plug-in is included in the standard Netscape install. The plug-in only works with Netscape Navigator 3.0 or later. Netscape Navigator 3.0 includes a QuickTime plug-in that uses the QuickTime system software to play movies embedded in Web documents.
#SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR QUICKTIME MAC MOVIE#
If you have an older version of QuickTime and need a player, you should download MoviePlay or another similar movie player (there are many). If you download the new version of the QuickTime system software, QuickTime 2.5, you'll find a movie player included in the package. You can also launch the player and choose "Open" to play the movie. Double-clicking the movie file will launch the QuickTime player. QuickTime for Windows includes a movie player. To find out what version you have, open your System Folder, then your Extensions, find the extension labelled "QuickTime," select it, and choose "Get Info" from the File menu. You should only download QuickTime 2.5 if something is wrong with your current version or if you think you need to update it.

#SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR QUICKTIME MAC MAC OS#
The Mac OS (operating system) that ships with every Macintosh computer includes QuickTime system software. The setup program will walk you through installation. Once you have downloaded QuickTime for Windows, launch the resulting qt16.exe or qt32.exe.
#SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR QUICKTIME MAC INSTALL#
If it has not been installed, you will have to download and install it. To check whether or not you have had it installed at some time after your operating system was installed, open your control panel and look for QuickTime. QuickTime is not included in either the Windows 95 or the Windows 3.1 operating system. Windows: QuickTime for Windows 2.1.1 (2 MB).Write down all directory paths and file names as you go along. (c) The key to a successful download and installation is to pay very careful attention to the locations of directories into which files are being downloaded or installed.

You will not need WinZip to decompress QuickTime for Windows. (b) QuickTime for Windows is a self-extracting archive. Note 2: (a) Many Macintosh downloads require Stuffit Expander to decompress. Note 1: If you are using a Windows machine without a sound card, you will not be able to hear the audio tracks of movies. Neither the player nor the plug-in will work without QuickTime system software. There are two elements required in order to play QuickTime movies:īoth the QuickTime movie player and the browser plug-in use QuickTime system software to play QuickTime movies.
