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Hi, folks:
I searched for official quicktime support, but found none. I take it that quicktime is a nonsupported product?
I have three serious errors with Quicktime 7.4.5 running under Firefox 2 under Win/XP Pro SP2.
1. It plays only the tail end of certain mp3s. Windoze media player, winamp, neuro all play the entire mp3. Here is an example:
http://www.davidlevinent.com/varietydance_party_bands/audio/jl_band_track1.mp3
This plays for only 8 seconds, but is roughly a one-minute mp3.
2. Quicktime is NOT associated with mp3 files. MP3 files are associated with windows media player. Under MSIE 7, windoze media player is invoked to play mp3 files. Under Firefox 2, Quicktime is invoked (I get the single-bar player in the middle of the browser window).
3. Since quicktime is hozed under Firefox, how do I delete it as an add-on under firefox.
Additional notes:
- I mistakenly installed quicktime pro a year ago.
- The above problems occur under quicktime players 7.1.3 and 7.4.5 - which I just upgraded to.
Thanks for your Help!
Fred

To The Apple Discussion Boards!
"I would like to revert to QT 7.3 BUT I don't know how to do that !"
Check out the following suggestions:
Do an archive and install of your OS from the OS disc. Stop at the QT upgrade you need.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301270 Scroll down to "Archive and Install”
OR
Check out the following thread:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1342677&start=30&tstart=0

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