Accidentally deleted quicktime

while deleting files on my laptop I deleted quicktime. I can't open itunes without it. the error message says to reinstall itunes. If I do that, will I lose my existing itunes library? thanks

Perhaps let's first try a standalone QuickTime reinstall:
Latest Quicktime Installers … get the one that doesn’t mention iTunes
If that install goes through okay, restart the PC and try launching iTunes again. Does it launch properly this time?
(If you get an error message on the QuickTime reinstall, let us know what it says. Please include error message numbers if you're getting any.)

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Hi, I accidentally deleted Quicktime X from my computer and emptied the trash. When I went to install Quicktime again from Apple, it says it wont let me. In the Install window is says, "Quicktime cant be installed on this disk. This version Quicktime 7 cant be installed on this disk because Quicktime X is already present. Please use Software update to install the appropriate version of Quicktime for your Mac."

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Hmmm. There's a couple of things that might be going on with that one.
Let's try an uninstall and reinstall of QuickTime first.
If you're using XP, head into your Add or Remove Programs control panel. Select "QuickTime", click "Change" and then click "Remove".
If you're using & or Vista, head into your Uninstall a program control panel, select QuickTime, and then click "Uninstall".
You can get QuickTime back either via Apple Software Update (in your Start menu go "All Programs > Apple Software Update" ... QuickTime should appear in the "New Programs" section), or by downloading a QuickTimeInstaller.exe from the following location:
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL837
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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.
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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.
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Is there any way I can reinstall it without any install disc?
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I accidentally remove Quicktime

i accidentally remove Quicktime and now my itunes wont open.
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Remove iTunes and reinstall.
Your iTunes music is not going anywhere.
Completely Remove iTunes and QuickTime
"Note: Songs you purchased from the iTunes Store or imported from CDs are saved in your My Music folder by default and are not deleted by removing iTunes.
1 - Quit iTunes.
2 - On the Start menu, click Control Panel.
3 - In Control Panel, open Add or Remove Programs.
4 - Select iTunes from the list of currently installed programs, then click Remove.
5 - When asked if you would like to remove iTunes, select Yes.
6 - After the uninstallation is complete, do not restart if you are prompted to.
7 - If other entries were present for iTunes remove those as well.
8 - In Add or Remove Programs, remove any iPod Updater applications that are listed in the same fashion as iTunes was removed.
9 - In Add or Remove Programs, remove any QuickTime installations that are listed in the same fashion as iTunes was removed.
10 - Restart your computer.
11 - After the computer restarts, open Local Disk C: in My Computer or whichever disk programs are installed on.
12 - Open the Program Files folder.
13 - Right-click the iTunes folder and select Delete and choose Yes when asked to confirm the deletion. Note: This folder may have already been deleted if iTunes was successfully removed in steps 1-8.
14 - Right click the iPod folder and select Delete and choose Yes when asked to confirm the deletion.
15 - Right-click the QuickTime folder and select Delete and choose Yes when asked to confirm the deletion.
16 - Delete the QuickTime and QuicktimeVR files located in the C:\Windows\system32\ folder.
17 - Right-click on the Recycle Bin and on the shortcut menu, click Empty Recycle Bin.
18 - Restart your computer.
19 - Install the latest version of iTunes from http://www.apple.com/itunes/download."

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At the moment I have QT7 installed on my Mac. How could I get QTX back?

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I tried using Pacifist to extract the QT X Player but I can't find it.
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Thanks for the question. I see you have uninstalled iTunes and want this program back. Start with completely uninstalling iTunes if present and all of it's components in the order specified in the article below. Once this is done, download and install iTunes. If none of your data was modified in the iTunes media folder, then your data should be present upon installation.
Removing and reinstalling iTunes and other software components for Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1923
If you receive any errors when uninstalling any components of iTunes, try the steps in the article below for each component that gives you an error.
"The feature you are trying to use is on a network resource that is unavailable" alert appears when removing Apple software in Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3704
If you experience issues during installation, see the article below.
Trouble installing iTunes or QuickTime for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1926
Regards,
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Hello Everyone!
Basic Report:
Here's what I believe happened: Yesterday, I was busy cleaning out screen recordings and other old videos from iMovie, as they were taking up 450GB on my computer and.. Well yes it was in need of a cleaning. After deleting over half of it, I stopped. Today, while I was trying to share a screen recording from Quicktime Player X, it stated "Cannot Locate Your iMovie DropBox." In the process of deleting all those files/movies, I believe I accidentally deleted my iMovie dropbox, making it impossible to share videos to iMovie.
Question: How can I recover my iMovie DropBox?
Note: I'm not clueless about computers, but I'm not the brightest with them either. A basic explanation is much appreciated [:
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Q: Where and what types of backups do you have?
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Buy and have at least two backups. CCC and TimeMachine.
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You have four internal drive bays. Use 'em. A 2TB WD Black is under US$150. A green 3TB more like $109.
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All your data on say 2 x 2TB or even just one 4TB drive would be ample. So you don't have to worry about a mere 1TB or so of storage.
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