QUICKTIME - SHOULD I REMOVE IT?

QUICKTIME - SHOULD I REMOVE IT?

UPDATE APRIL 19 2016 - APPLE SPEAKS. 

And they say Windows users should remove QuickTime from their computers, now. http://www.engadget.com/2016/04/18/apple-ends-quicktime-for-windows-support/

Don't know how? Follow this link: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205771 or ask for help. 

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You've probably come across some dire warnings in the last 24 hours about the dangers of QuickTime, which is a plugin from Apple that plays media on your computer. You don't have to have an Apple computer to use QuickTime; if you ever used iTunes, you probably have QuickTime.

There are some very recent reports that Apple has stopped supporting QuickTime, which means they're not fixing known security holes in the program. Interestingly, Apple is mum on the subject to date. These warnings are coming from two places - TrendMicro and Homeland Security. That alone should make us suspicious as to the validity of the scary warnings.

  

However, if you'd like to remove QuickTime from your computer you can follow the instructions here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205771

If I've worked on your computer and you're using the Ninite updater to automatically seek out and install updates for certain programs, you should be aware QuickTime is included. So, if you remove QuickTime, then run Ninite at a later time QuickTime will be reinstalled. That means, you need a new Ninite. You can go to the Ninite web site and build your own updater, or contact me for help.

Read more about the issue here: http://money.cnn.com/2016/…/15/technology/windows-quicktime/

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