How to Update QuickTime Codecs

QuickTime is a video playback software package designed for the Apple OSX computer operating system. The codecs installed in the QuickTime software are used to play different video formats such as AVI, WMV and MKV. If you are having problem with your codecs, you can download the latest version of QuickTime to install up-to-date codecs on your computer. Updated software packages are offered via the software update feature on your computer.

Instructions

1. Click the "Apple" at the top of your computer screen.

2. Click on the "Software Update" icon from the list of options.

3. Click the "Check for updates" option in the window that appears on the screen.

4. Click the box next to the QuickTime update box after waiting for the software to scan for the update. This will be labeled as "Quicktime Update."

5. Click "Install Updates" at the bottom of the window and wait for the update to install.

6. Click the "Restart" option when prompted. Once the system restarts, the QuickTime update will be installed.

References

• Apple: Quicktime Home Page
• Apple: How To Update Apple Software