Home | Contact Us | FAQ | Search & Site Map | Link to Us
Sign In | Join | Other 45 Sites in Network
Home
Discussion GroupsWindows VistaWindows XPWindows MeWindows 98Windows 95Virtual PCInternet ExplorerOutlook ExpressWindows MediaSecurity
Related Topics
MS Server ProductsMS OfficePC HardwareMore Topics ...

Windows Forum / Windows XP / Basics / May 2008

Tip: Looking for answers? Try searching our database.

Playing .mov files

Thread view: 
Enable EMail Alerts  Start New Thread
Thread rating: 
Laughingstar~* - 28 May 2008 14:39 GMT
How can I play .mov files on my XP Pro computer? All updates are current
(automatic downloads).

Thank you.
Twayne - 28 May 2008 14:51 GMT
> How can I play .mov files on my XP Pro computer? All updates are
> current (automatic downloads).
>
> Thank you.

Download, install Quicktime.
Malke - 28 May 2008 14:53 GMT
> How can I play .mov files on my XP Pro computer? All updates are current
> (automatic downloads).
>
> Thank you.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=how+to+play+.mov+files+on+Vista&btnG=Google
+Search


Malke
Signature

MS-MVP
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
Don't Panic!

Tom [Pepper] Willett - 28 May 2008 14:53 GMT
.mov files are Quicktime format.

: How can I play .mov files on my XP Pro computer? All updates are current
: (automatic downloads).
:
: Thank you.
Laughingstar~* - 28 May 2008 15:16 GMT
For some unexplained reason, I spent a lot of time downloading Quicktime and
it isn't on my computer! I used Search.

> .mov files are Quicktime format.
>
> : How can I play .mov files on my XP Pro computer? All updates are current
> : (automatic downloads).
> :
> : Thank you.
Tom [Pepper] Willett - 28 May 2008 15:36 GMT
After you *downloaded* quicktime, did you install it?

: For some unexplained reason, I spent a lot of time downloading Quicktime and
: it isn't on my computer! I used Search.
[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
: > :
: > : Thank you.
Laughingstar~* - 28 May 2008 17:05 GMT
I thought I did ... but on those Google threads, it seems QuickTime has to
be "fixed" to run with XP Pro, anyway.
> After you *downloaded* quicktime, did you install it?
>
[quoted text clipped - 9 lines]
> : > :
> : > : Thank you.
Ian D - 28 May 2008 15:38 GMT
> For some unexplained reason, I spent a lot of time downloading Quicktime
> and it isn't on my computer! I used Search.

Did you note the directory it was being downloaded to, and
the actual filename of the download?  If not, start another
download and cancel it after you get the info.
Laughingstar~* - 28 May 2008 17:06 GMT
thank you

>> For some unexplained reason, I spent a lot of time downloading Quicktime
>> and it isn't on my computer! I used Search.
>>
> Did you note the directory it was being downloaded to, and
> the actual filename of the download?  If not, start another
> download and cancel it after you get the info.
Shenan Stanley - 28 May 2008 15:47 GMT
> For some unexplained reason, I spent a lot of time downloading
> Quicktime and it isn't on my computer! I used Search.

That sucks.  Try again.
This time - pay attention to where you save the installer...

http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/

Is it not installed? (Start menu --> Control Panel --> Add or Remove
Programs and look through the list of installed applications to see if
Quicktime is listed (or Apple Quicktime - although I am fairly certain it is
not listed in that manner.)

Signature

Shenan Stanley
    MS-MVP
--
How To Ask Questions The Smart Way
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html

Laughingstar~* - 28 May 2008 17:06 GMT
It isn't, nor was in found in a SEARCH

;0(
>> For some unexplained reason, I spent a lot of time downloading
>> Quicktime and it isn't on my computer! I used Search.
[quoted text clipped - 8 lines]
> Quicktime is listed (or Apple Quicktime - although I am fairly certain it
> is not listed in that manner.)
Laughingstar~* - 28 May 2008 17:15 GMT
DONE ! Thank you, everyone -- now to see if "it works." ;-)

>> For some unexplained reason, I spent a lot of time downloading
>> Quicktime and it isn't on my computer! I used Search.
[quoted text clipped - 8 lines]
> Quicktime is listed (or Apple Quicktime - although I am fairly certain it
> is not listed in that manner.)
Laughingstar~* - 30 May 2008 02:19 GMT
Wondrous! TY
> DONE ! Thank you, everyone -- now to see if "it works." ;-)
>
[quoted text clipped - 10 lines]
>> Quicktime is listed (or Apple Quicktime - although I am fairly certain it
>> is not listed in that manner.)
Horace - 29 May 2008 14:45 GMT
>How can I play .mov files on my XP Pro computer? All updates are current
>(automatic downloads).
>
>Thank you.

Just get the "VLC" player and forget Quicktime.
Xandros - 29 May 2008 14:52 GMT
Do not install Quicktime. It can be a real PITA as it attempts to get you to
buy the full version. This freebie is much better and easily plays Quicktime
.mov files http://www.free-codecs.com/download/quicktime_alternative.htm

Signature

Xandros

> How can I play .mov files on my XP Pro computer? All updates are current
> (automatic downloads).
>
> Thank you.
Mike Hall - MVP - 30 May 2008 03:57 GMT
> How can I play .mov files on my XP Pro computer? All updates are current
> (automatic downloads).
>
> Thank you.

You need a QuickTime compatible utility, but avoid QuickTime. It is a PITA..

Use this instead..

http://www.free-codecs.com/download/QuickTime_Alternative.htm

Signature

Mike Hall - MVP
How to construct a good post..
http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm
How to use the Microsoft Product Support Newsgroups..
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=newswhelp&style=toc
Mike's Window - My Blog..
http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx

 
Sign In
Join
My Latest Posts
My Monitored Threads
My Blog
My Photo Gallery
My Profile
My Homepage

Start New Thread
Enable EMail Alerts
Rate this Thread



©2008 Advenet LLC   Privacy Policy - Terms of Use
This website includes both content owned or controlled by Advenet as well as content owned or controlled by third parties.