Accidentally deleted Quicktime files now quicktime, or imovie won't open

Question

Hi,
My quicktime was not working properly so I thought I could remove all the quicktime files to trash and try to download another one from the apple website. But, when I do so it says I have Quicktime X already installed. But, when I try to open programs with Quicktime it just gives me an error message and closes. I also, cannot open other programs that use QuickTime such as iMovie. It says " The QuickTime components necessary to view, edit, import, and export several kinds of movies are not installed. These components are included with the iMovie installer; please re-install. " Where do I get these components to download again?

Answer 1

" Where do I get these components to download again?
From your install disc. You will need to custom install Quicktime which should be included either inside the bundled software folder or the Applications folder.
If you cannot locate, you will need to use Pacifist.
Just launch the installer and click the Continue buttons until you reach the _Custom Install_ screen. Click the triangle next to Applications, click the box next to the application you want to custom install, and click the Install button to install the application.
If you’d like to reinstall applications that aren’t offered in the Custom Install screen—applications in the Utilities folder or in the Bundled Software folder for example—you can use Pacifist - http://www.charlessoft.com/
*To use Pacifist:*
Insert your Mac OS X Installer disc. Download Pacifist and launch it. In the window that appears click the Open Apple Install Discs button. A window will appear offering you the single choice to look at the OSInstall package. Click OK.
Pacifist will churn away for a bit and then you’ll see a window titled OSInstall.mpkg. In this window you can dig down through the hierarchy of folders to find what you seek or you can enter the name of what you’re after in the Find field and press Return. A drawer appears that lists the names of matching files.
To install an item click the Install button in the upper-left corner of the window. You’ll be prompted for your administrator’s password. Enter it, click OK, and the item will be installed into its proper location on your Mac’s hard drive.