Quicktime fails to initialize

itunes will not open, the following pop up +"quicktime failed to initialize -+error 2096" appears each time I try to open itunes . I have reinstalled Itunes and quicktime in an effort to resolve same but to no avail. Help me I am an novice in the computer world Also I have purchased itunes gift card for my son for x-mas
cheers darwin

Eventually fixed it!
As mentioned in numerous other posts this came down to an issue with registry keys.
Updated the permissions for HKEYLOCALMACHINE\SOFTWARE\Apple Computer, Inc.\QuickTime to give 'Full Control' to 'Everyone'.
Initially had a lot of difficulty accessing the Apple Computer, Inc. branch - kept getting 'access denied'. This turned out to be because there was no owner set for the key. Once I had made myself owner I was able to make the other changes.

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Y do I get a quicktime failed to initialize error when i try to download itunes?

Why do I get an error message saying quicktime failed to initialize when downloading i-tunes?

Check this Apple document out -> Removing and reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows Vista or Windows 7
Try following the steps in that article, which will have you remove iTunes and the other bundled Apple software. Then download and install iTunes.

I installed itunes and quick time but when I try to open itunes I get a message that reads "quicktime failed to initialize (error -2096)"

I installed itunes and quick time but when I try to open itunes I get a message that reads "quicktime failed to initialize (error -2096). I have removed both itunes and quicktime from my computer and re-installed them and I still get the same message. What do I do to get itunes to work?

That one is often a compatibility mode problem. Try the following document, only be sure that none of the boxes in the compatibility mode tab are checked (not just the compatibility mode box itself):
iTunes for Windows: How to turn off Compatibility Mode

When I try to open iTunes, I receive a QuickTime failed to initialize (error-2096).

When I try to open iTunes, I receive: "QuickTime failed to initialize (error - 2096). It also tells me to unistall iTunes and then install iTunes again. If I uninstall iTunes, will I lose all my songs and videos?

Follow these instructions to completely remove Apple software
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1923
Then use free Ccleaner to repeatly repair your registry until it's fixed.
http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/download/standard
download iTunes again from Apple.
http://www.apple.com/itunes/
If you have 64bit Vista or Windows 7, look for the seperate download of iTunes for that further down the page.
Once installed, use the Apple Software Update under your Start Menu to fully update all Apple components.
Your content will remain on the drive in the Music > iTunes Folder, nothing is deleted.
You should be making backups of your content regularly, either through iTunes or via copying the iTunesFolder in your Music folder to a external drive.
Windows is notorious for having "other" issues that make it unstable, we as volunteers helping others can't always resolve those issues.
After doing the steps above, stand by and others may be able to assist you.

ITunes wont open - Quicktime fails to initialize

when i open itunes, it says that quicktime failed to initialize.
i open quicktime, and it works fine
ive tried reinstalling...
it was working a few days ago, then I hd to get rid of a few programs fast, so I went to the Program Files folder and deleted a few of them. All the apple software was deleted from this folder. But I didn't actually go the the control panel and all that.
Message was edited by: jkroll

Hello Jkroll
You may want to try the uninstall below. Keep in mind to follow it in the order below if you want to reduce the amount of times you reboot. Also keep in mind not all programs in this list will be on your computer this is just a list of Apple programs that could be there if so uninstall them.
1. Uninstall the following Apple Software in the following order to help reduce reboots
-Apple Mobile Device Support
-Apple Software Update
-Bonjour
-Windows iPod Updater (Name might be different but look for anything with the word iPod)
-MobileME Control Panel
-Quicktime
-iTunes
*Now reboot the computer
*Now download and install Quicktime by itself the stand alone version. Then download and install iTunes.
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/
http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
*If you still can not open iTunes follow the article below. Post back if you need assistance from the community.
Trouble installing iTunes or QuickTime for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1926?viewlocale=en_US

When I install, I keep getting Quicktime failed to initialize, reinstall. i did this at least 10 times and still won't work. Can anyone help?

When I install itunes, i keep getting message that Quicktime failed to initialize, reinstall itunes. I did this at least 15 times and it will not work. Can anyone help me?

This forum is for questions from those managing sites on iTunes U, Apple's service for colleges and universities to post educational material in the iTunes Store. You'll be most likely to get help with this issue if you ask in the general iTunes forums.

After iTunes 7.6 update: QuickTime failed to initialize (error -2096

"QuickTime failed to initialize (error -2096).
QuickTime is required to run iTunes. Please reinstall iTunes."
After upgrading to iTunes 7.6 this morning, I get this error when trying to run iTunes or Quicktime. I was using the Apple Updater. I got no errors when running the installer.
I downloaded the 7.6 setup file and attempted to repair the install. I still receive the same error.
There is an article indicating that turning off Compatibility mode would resolve this issue, but Compatibility mode is not turned on for iTues or QuickTime.
The same issue is discussed in the Quicktime forum, here:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=6400305
I am running on Windows 2003.
Note I had iTunes open earlier today, and it was working fine. It was only when I upgraded to 7.6 (I think I was at 7.4 before. It was definetly 7.something).

Thanks for this discussion and I hope Apple fixes this soon. It took me forever but installing QT 7.2 and installing the less recent itunes update from filehippo finally resolved it for me. Of course the reason it took me forever was that every time I reinstalled itunes, I was using the default setting that was updating QT & Apple also (in hindsight it sounds really dumb, but no one had mentioned that).
This is the first itunes update that has ever gone wrong for me - I've used itunes for 5 yrs (my 1st ipod was a 2nd gen touch wheel). I wonder if some MS developers went to work at Apple to exact revenge...?

QuickTime fails to initialize for non-admin users (Error 63441)

I have installed iTunes 6.0.4 (including QuickTime 7.0.4) on my XP PC. iTunes and QuickTime work fine for the Admin users, but not for non-Admin accounts.
iTunes crashes with the generic Microsoft 'send error report' message; QuickTime gives "QuickTime failed to initialize. Error # 63441".
Any help / suggestions appreciated.

Eventually fixed it!
As mentioned in numerous other posts this came down to an issue with registry keys.
Updated the permissions for HKEYLOCALMACHINE\SOFTWARE\Apple Computer, Inc.\QuickTime to give 'Full Control' to 'Everyone'.
Initially had a lot of difficulty accessing the Apple Computer, Inc. branch - kept getting 'access denied'. This turned out to be because there was no owner set for the key. Once I had made myself owner I was able to make the other changes.

Quicktime fails to initialize message

Every time I try to launch Itunes after reinstalling due to a series of freezes I get"QuickTime failed to initialize (error -2096) , it then suggests uninstalling and reinstalling ITunes. I have and get the same message, even though I can launch quicktime seperatly.

I get"QuickTime failed to initialize (error -2096)
2096s can be caused by compatibility mode settings on either iTunes or QuickTime.
First check the compatibility mode settings on your QuickTime (if you've got a *64-bit Windows 7* the QuickTime program files will be down in the *Program files (x86)* directory rather than in Program files):
[Error -2096 message when opening QuickTime for Windows in Compatibility Mode|http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1875]
... and if no luck there, check your iTunes compatibility mode tab (make sure none of the boxes are checked in there ... if you've got a *64-bit Windows 7* the relevant iTunes program files for you will again be in Program Files (x86) rather than in Program files):
[iTunes for Windows: How to turn off Compatibility Mode|http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1489]
Any relief from the 2096s after applying either or both of those measures?

Quicktime failed to initialize error -2096 using itunes 8, WinServer2003

Quicktime failed to initialize error -2096
I am getting this when trying to run Itunes 8 on windows 2003 standard
When i click on "QTInfo.exe" it says "Not Installed"
I tried re-installing a few times, all the regular stuff. When I searched help, all I see is a bunch of ninny suggestions like check if it is running in compatibility mode.
Itunes used to work with:
Itunes v7.7 + v7.3.1 Quicktime
(I did NOT use the standard itunes 7.7 installer, since it trys to install Quicktime 7.5)
Basically I'm looking for Apple or someone to tell me what are the files causing the problem so I can bypass it.
This is highly aggravating because we have 2 iphones now that are not able to sync because I updated them to v2.1 which doesnt work with v7.7 of itunes.
I do not actually use quicktime, so if there is a way to trick itunes 8 into thinking the latest quicktime is installed, that would be ok with me too.

I am going to try these solutions to see if they help. I need to backup my computer before doing so though, I dont want to lose everything.
http://pctech.invisibill.net/?page_id=36
http://yukichigai.googlepages.com/iphonex64

Getting the message- Quicktime failed to initialize- (error- 2096).....

I can't get into iTunes ever since this 7.6 version came out. I've downloaded it 8 or 9 times, and I have even tried downloading Quicktime separately, but I get the same message every time!! Help me! The full message is:
Quicktime failed to initialize (error- 2096)
Quicktime is required to run iTunes. Please reinstall iTunes.
So annoying!!!

QuickTime failed to initialize-Error#-2096 QuickTime is required to run itunes.
Let's try to get one set of possibilities off the table.
Head into the Compatibility tab of the Properties for your iTunes.exe as per the following document:
iTunes for Windows: How to turn off Compatibility Mode
... however, when you're in there, make sure that none of the boxes are checked (not just the compatibility mode box).
If iTunes still isn't launching, head into the Compatibility tab of the Properties of your QuickTimePlayer.exe, as per the following document:
Error -2096 message when opening QuickTime for Windows in Compatibility Mode
... again, make sure that none of the boxes in there are checked (not just the compatibility mode box).
Any help with your 2096?

Quicktime Failed To Initialize (Error 2096) Quicktime unavailable!?!

I Have An Old 4th generation 40 gig ipod and a dell e521 pc. I have only recently had internet access, before I typed everything by hand onto my itunes program on my computer. I Want to buy a new ipod classic, but I'm Not sure if it would have been compatible with my outdated itunes program. So I Tried to download the newest verision of itunes and I Thought it was sucessfull, but after I Restarted my computer and attempted to open the newly downloaded itunes, I keep getting this error message that reads Quicktime Unavailable: Quicktime failed to initialize (error 2096)!?! i thought quicktime and itunes were being downloaded together. what am I Doing wrong? Thaks.

I had opened the QuickTime FOLDER Properties and the iTunes FOLDER Properties, which is why I did not see a Compatability tab. When I went into the folders, then into the files, I found that QuickTime was not set to Compatability Mode, but iTunes was set to run compatable with Windows 95. I unchecked the box. It appears that iTunes will now launch on my computer.
Thanks very much. You have brought some joy to my day.

QuickTime failed to initialize (error -2096), QuickTime is required to...

I need help!!! I've been having a problem with iTunes since January and now i think i have itunes done with and when i try to go into it, it says quicktime failed to initialize(error -2096), quicktime is required to run itunes. please reinstall itunes. what do i need to do to make it work????? anything will (hopefully) be helpful...
in advance to those who help me danke schurn.

i don't know why its not working... i have QuickTime on my computer. please help

Quicktime failed to initialize (error -2096)? heeelp!

*ive uninstalled both itunes and quicktime and when i think im finished i get a popup saying: quicktime failed to initialize (error -2096) quicktime is required to run itunes. please reinstall itunes.*
*what am i supposed to do?*

never mind i fixed it...but now when i get into itunes it gives me: itunes has encountered a problem and needs to close...
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Unable to open iTunes - Quicktime failed to initialize (error -2096)

I can't open iTunes. An error message pops up that says: "Quicktime failed to initialize (error -2096). Quicktime is required to run iTunes. Please uninstall iTunes, then install iTunes again."
I've uninstalled and reinstalled iTunes multiple times and I still get the same error message. I've even tried uninstalling and reinstalling Quicktime, but that doesn't work either.
Please help!

Hello jms1775,
And welcome to Apple Discussions!
Have you had a chance to look at this Apple support documented related to this issue? If not, it would be a good place to start.
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1875
Hope it helps.
B-rock

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