Microsoft KB Archive/190894

Description of QuickTime Components Used in Microsoft Programs

PSS ID Number: Q190894 Article last modified on 08-05-1998

MACINTOSH:

MACINTOSH

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The information in this article applies to:

 Microsoft Bookshelf 98 for Macintosh Microsoft Cinemania for Macintosh, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 editions Microsoft Encarta 98 Encyclopedia for Macintosh == Microsoft Music Central for the Macintosh, 1996, 1997 editions == 

= SUMMARY =

This article describes the Apple QuickTime components installed by the Microsoft programs listed above. This information can aid you in troubleshooting QuickTime issues in these programs.

= MORE INFORMATION =

When you install some Microsoft programs for Macintosh, you also install the QuickTime components necessary to run the program.

NOTE: Under certain circumstances, some installation programs cannot overwrite existing QuickTime files. Certain other installation programs may install an older version of QuickTime without checking for a newer version. For additional information about these issues, please see the following articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

ARTICLE-ID: Q141748 TITLE : Mac Encarta: Older Version of QuickTime Fails to Start

ARTICLE-ID: Q141731 TITLE: Mac Musical Instruments: Files Installed During Installation

The following table describes Apple QuickTime components installed by one or more of the Microsoft programs listed earlier in this article.

Component Type Purpose ———————————————————————–

QuickTime Extension Plays QuickTime videos and other multimedia files.

QuickTime Extension Plays Musical Instrument Digital Musical Interface (MIDI) files. Instruments

QuickTime Extension Improves performance on Apple Power PowerPlug Macintosh computers by adding native PowerPC code for QuickTime.

QuickTime VR Extension Displays 360-degree surround videos.

Sound Manager Extension Determines which QuickTime component to use when you play a multimedia file.

QuickTime Control Used to customize your QuickTime settings Settings Panel for playing different types of media. Introduced in QuickTime 2.5

Sound Control Used to adjust input and output volume, Panel sound quality, and other sound settings. Replaced by the Monitors And Sound control panel in QuickTime 2.5.

Monitors And Control Replaces and combines the functionality Sound Panel of the older control panels for Sound and Monitors. Introduced in QuickTime 2.5

QuickTime Preferences Stores customized QuickTime settings. Preferences File

NOTE: If you delete the QuickTime Preferences file, the computer creates a new copy of the file in the Preference folder and restores the default QuickTime settings.

The third-party products discussed here are manufactured by vendors independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products’ performance or reliability.

= REFERENCES =

For additional information about Apple QuickTime, connect to the following Apple Web site:

http://www.apple.com/quicktime

The third-party contact information included in this article is provided to help you find the technical support you need. This contact information is subject to change without notice. Microsoft in no way guarantees the accuracy of this third-party contact information.

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