Quicktime update pestering with Itunes

Matth · Jun 22, 2007, 03:51 PM

Is there a way to configure Apple's "Softwareupdate" so it does not keep nagging with an Itunes "update"? I do not want to add an additional sales-orientated music player to the clutter, but I DO want to keep the security updates coming for Quicktime.

H3X4D3C1M4L · Jul 25, 2007, 06:22 PM

You could use QuickTime alternative, available at www.filehippo.com, then you need not have iTunes or QuickTime. I'm not sure if its more secure (seems to me like it might share the same inherent security flaws at the codec level but not the software level).

**temeteus82** · Jul 25, 2007, 06:28 PM

I use Apples quictime and I get the iTunes pack + just Quicktime update

Matth · Jul 25, 2007, 09:11 PM

There IS a "don't ask" option, but it's from the menubar of the updater and only lasts for one update - very clumsy and poor design, unless the aim is to badger you into accepting Itunes.

OmegaRED · Jul 25, 2007, 09:29 PM

Ya, what's with this bullcrap? The updater should give an option to get the Quicktime Standlone update just like their website not forcing you to get iTunes.

Talwar · Aug 9, 2007, 06:50 PM

Screw QT+itunes....intrusive, unstable resource hogging POS.
QT Alternative FTW!

H3X4D3C1M4L · Aug 30, 2007, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Talwar

Screw QT+itunes....intrusive, unstable resource hogging POS.
QT Alternative FTW!

Screw QT period.... vote by not downloading Apple's crap if you don't like their stuff

Jun 22, 2007, 03:51 PM	#1
Matth Flash Banner Hater Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: UK Posts: 3,426 Rep Power: 93 System Specs	Quicktime update pestering with Itunes Is there a way to configure Apple's "Softwareupdate" so it does not keep nagging with an Itunes "update"? I do not want to add an additional sales-orientated music player to the clutter, but I DO want to keep the security updates coming for Quicktime. __________________ Mary had a little lamb, Her father shot it dead Now Mary takes her lamb to school, Between two crusts of bread

Jul 25, 2007, 09:11 PM	Thread Starter #4
Matth Flash Banner Hater Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: UK Posts: 3,426 Rep Power: 93 System Specs	There IS a "don't ask" option, but it's from the menubar of the updater and only lasts for one update - very clumsy and poor design, unless the aim is to badger you into accepting Itunes. __________________ Mary had a little lamb, Her father shot it dead Now Mary takes her lamb to school, Between two crusts of bread

Jul 25, 2007, 09:29 PM	#5
OmegaRED Relapsed Gamer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ottawa , Canada Posts: 5,686 Rep Power: 173 System Specs	Ya, what's with this bullcrap? The updater should give an option to get the Quicktime Standlone update just like their website not forcing you to get iTunes. __________________ E Penis Specs: <------------- See System Specs

Jul 25, 2007, 06:22 PM	#2
H3X4D3C1M4L DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 6,794 Rep Power: 0	You could use QuickTime alternative, available at www.filehippo.com, then you need not have iTunes or QuickTime. I'm not sure if its more secure (seems to me like it might share the same inherent security flaws at the codec level but not the software level).

Aug 9, 2007, 06:50 PM	#6
Talwar DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	Screw QT+itunes....intrusive, unstable resource hogging POS. QT Alternative FTW!