QuickTime for Windows: About the QuickTime 6.1 Update

The QuickTime 6.1 Update addresses certain issues, and updates QuickTime for Windows software.

This software updates QuickTime 6.0, 6.0.1, or 6.0.2 to QuickTime 6.1

System Requirements

To use QuickTime 6.1, your computer should meet these system requirements.

Windows

• Intel Pentium or compatible microprocessor
• Windows 98
• Windows Millennium Edition (Me)
• Windows NT
• Windows 2000
• Windows XP
• A minimum of 64 MB of memory (RAM)

Automated Software Update Installation

1. Open the QuickTime folder.
2. Open the QuickTime Updater application program. It automatically checks the server, then downloads, and installs the update.

Alternatively, open the QuickTime Player application, and choose "Check for QuickTime Updates" from the Help menu. Make sure you have an active Internet connection before you check for updates.

Standalone Installer

A standalone installer is available from the QuickTime website (http://www.apple.com/quicktime/).

About QuickTime 6.1

QuickTime is Apple's award-winning, industry-leading software architecture for creating, playing, and streaming digital media for Mac OS and Windows. With the introduction of QuickTime 6.1, Apple builds on its tradition of leading the industry in the adoption of revolutionary worldwide standards.

• MPEG-4 ISO compliant file creation
• MPEG-4 video codec
• AAC audio codec
• Instant-On streaming
• Macromedia Flash 5
• Enhanced QuickTime Player interface
• QuickTime Picks, bringing you the best, up-to-date content

Included in QuickTime 6.1

A true all-in-one, standards-based, cross-platform media tool, QuickTime 6.1 delivers a host of features that includes the following:

• Enhanced MPEG-4 video quality
• New encoding options in AAC audio
• Significant performance improvements in DV.
• Full screen enhancements for QuickTime Pro users.

For more information, see the QuickTime website at (http://www.apple.com/quicktime/). The QuickTime website also provides many links to cool QuickTime content and to other Internet sites that showcase QuickTime.