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HiGhLaNdEr48
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August 13th, 2006 18:00
Msconfig and startup
Hi for the past 2 weeks every time I boot up Quick time starts up in the task bar.I go to msconfig and uncheck it then go to the registry under run and it is gone. The very next time I boot it comes right back. In the registry under run, the entry reads"C:/programfiles/quicktime/qttask.exe"-atboottime. How do I stop this? I have had this on my computer for ever and this has never happened.I do not want to uninstall as I use it occasionaly to run video from my kodack camera.How do I fix this? Thank You
This is one of the reasons I often refer to Quicktime as a virus. Just unchecking it in msconfig will not keep it from running. What works for a while is to open Quicktime and find the option to turn it off. This works for a while, but as soon as you run Quicktime again, it sets it back to run at startup. I haven't had time in a while to explore further, mainly because I refuse to install Quicktime on the computers I use on a day to day basis. So, if someone knows the answer to getting rid of the startup entry for good, I also would welcome the input.
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HiGhLaNdEr48
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Posted August 14th, 2006 11:00
Steve thanks for your reply. Do you think if I were to delete the registry key-C:/programfiles/quicktime/qttask.exe"-atboottime before unchecking it in msconfig that this would solve the problem?If so would I just right click the key and choose delete?I really am not to knowledgeable about how to work in the registry but this seems easy enough to do. I am with you on the upgrade deal,not going to happen.Thanks again LeeJRosenfeld
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Posted August 14th, 2006 22:00
Also, control panel Quicktime applet, update tab, uncheck check for updates automatically.
helmecj01
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Posted August 13th, 2006 18:00
download the new version if it Quick time 7.1
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/win.html
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe