How to Reinstall QuickTime 7 Pro
QuickTime 7 is the seventh installment of Apple's media player. Available for both PC and Mac computers, you have the option of upgrading the free QuickTime 7 Player to the Pro version, which unlocks other capabilities of the software, such as video editing. If you've already upgraded to the Pro version, but need to reinstall it for whatever reason, first uninstall the software, then reinstall it and re-enter your QuickTime Pro product key.
Instructions
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Uninstall QuickTime on Windows
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Press the "R" and "Windows" keys on your keyboard simultaneously to launch Windows Run.
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Type in "appwiz.cpl" and click "OK." The Programs and Features window appears with a list of all the programs installed on your computer.
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Scroll through the list of programs and locate "QuickTime." Right-click it and select "Uninstall." Allow the computer to remove QuickTime. Restart the PC, if prompted.
Uninstall QuickTime on Mac
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Double-click on the "Macintosh HD" icon on your Mac desktop.
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Click on the "Applications" link in the left sidebar of the window, beneath "Places."
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Click on "QuickTime" and drag it to the trash folder to delete it.
Reinstall on Windows/Mac
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Open your browser and visit apple.com/quicktime/download. The Apple website automatically recognizes your computer as a PC or Mac. Click the blue "Download Now" button and save the file to your desktop.
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Double-click the downloaded file to launch the installer.
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Click "Next" and "Yes" to agree to the license agreement, or "Continue" twice if using a Mac. Click "Install" to start the installation. Allow the program to install, then click "Finish" to complete the installation.
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References
- Apple Support; Installing QuickTime Player 7 on Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard; May 2011
- Indiana University Information Technology Services; In Mac OS X, how do I remove an application; May 2011
- Apple: QuickTime 7.3 User's Guide
- Apple Support; QuickTime Pro for Windows - How to Enter the Registration Key; October 2008
- Apple Support; QuickTime Pro registration keys (codes) FAQ; March 2011
- Apple Support: QuickTime Pro FAQ