Step 2 : Install QuickTime

Once you have clicked the "Download QuickTime" button, you will be given a security warning (Figure 1.1). Don't worry, this is just here to warn you that you are about to download and run a file, and that you should be wary of viruses. But since we are getting this file from the nice folks at Apple Computer, Inc. we can be pretty sure that it will be okay.

Figure 2.1 - Security Warning Window

So, click on the "Yes" button at the bottom and prepare to install QuickTime...

Your computer will then change screens to look something like the image below (Figure 2.2). You will need to follow the instructions that are given to you on your screen in order to properly install quick time.

Figure 2.2 - The Installation Menu

You will have to advance through several screens. Some will simply provide you with more information about the software, and some will allow you to customize the way QuickTime is installed on your computer. Since we are beginners here, let's just let QuickTime figure all of that stuff out for us. It is pretty smart and can usually determine what our system requires.

So, click the "Next" button, reading and checking the information on each screen until you get to the last page. On this page the "Next" button will become the "Continue" button (Figure 2.3). Click "Continue" and the installation will begin.

Figure 2.3 The Last Screen in the Installation Menu

 

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