Video displays weird colors with normal sound

I recently downloaded the newest version of quicktime (itunes said it was required) and also service pack 2 because that was required for the newest quicktime, but now when I play videos, they are playing (I can hear the sound), but the video is just a weird display of colors and shapes.

Open the QuickTime Control Panel / Advanced tab and check the box for "Safe mode".
Quit and relaunch QuickTime Player and try the files again.

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