How to install QuickTime 4 on Windows 95, 98, 2000 and NT.

QuickTime 4 uses a new web installer application which improves the speed and flexibility of the QuickTime software download and installation process. The new installer is a small 572K setup file which manages the download of all additional files needed for QuickTime. This allows users to download only the software needed for the chosen installation and resolves issues with downloading a single large installer application. The installer can automatically detect updates to the QuickTime software components as they are made available and download just the files that have been revised.

You must have an active connection to the Internet in order to complete the QuickTime software installation.

After downloading the QuickTime Web Installer, simply double-click its icon to begin the web installation process:

Figure 1 , QuickTime Web Installer icon

The welcome message is displayed:

Figure 2 , QuickTime 4 Installer welcome message

After reading the Welcome message and information about QuickTime, click the Next button. Next, the software license agreement is displayed. After reading the license agreement, you must click the Agree button in order to continue installing QuickTime software. The Choose Destination Location window appears:

Figure 3 , Choose Destination Location window

Select the directory to install the QuickTime software by clicking the Browse button. When you have selected the directory,
click the Next button.

The Setup Type window appears:

Figure 4 , Setup Type window

• Minimum - Installs the QuickTime Player, Web browser Plug-in, and essential QuickTime system software including MP3, VR and Flash. Approximate download size: 3.3 MB
• Full -Installs the Minimum package, PictureViewer, authoring support, DV support, and media exporters. Approximate download size: 6.2 MB
• Custom - Allows you to customize QuickTime by installing only the components you choose, Options include: QuickTime for Java, QuickDraw 3D, and QuickTime diagnostics.

After selecting the setup type and installation options, click the Next button.

The Select Program Folder window appears:

Figure 5 , Select Program Folder window

The setup program automatically creates a folder called QuickTime to install program icons. You can type a new folder name or select an existing folder from the list. Once you have made your selections, click the Next button.

The QuickTime plug-in Options window appears:

Figure 6 , QuickTime plug-in Options window

The setup program will install the QuickTime plug-in into Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator or Communicator plug-in folder. To locate additional browser plug-ins folder, click the Browse button. Once you have made your selections, click the Next button.

The Connection Speed window appears:

Figure 7 , Connection Speed window

• Select the connection speed of your internet connection.

Figure 8 , Enter Registration Options window

• Enter your QuickTime Pro registration name and number, then click the Next button.
• If you do not have a QuickTime Pro registration number, click the Next button without entering any information.

The next steps will download the necessary software files and complete the installation:

Figure 9 , QuickTime 4.0 Setup window

If you wish to use a Proxy connection to the Internet, click the checkbox for "Use Proxy" and enter the address of the Proxy
server:

Figure 10 , Use HTTP Proxy screen

When you are ready to install the QuickTime software, click the Continue button.

Note: You must have an active connection to the Internet in order to complete the QuickTime software installation.

The QuickTime Web Installer will connect to the Internet and begin downloading the files needed to complete the installation:

Figure 11 , QuickTime 4 Setup showing download progress

NOTE: Depending on the type of installation you have selected and the speed of your Internet connection, it may take as long as 90 minutes to download all files.

TIP: If you cancel the file download or lose connection during the download process, all files that were able to be downloaded will be automatically saved. Once you begin the installation again, the remaining files will be downloaded.

The QuickTime Web Installer begins installing the QuickTime software files:

Figure 12 , Quicktime Web Installer installing software files

Upon successful installation, the following message appears:

Figure 13 , QuickTime Installer finished screen

• To review the QuickTime Read Me file, select its checkbox.
• To view a sample movie using QuickTime Player, select its checkbox.