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• Quicktime Update For Mac Mojave Mac
• Quicktime Update For Mac Mojave Mac
• Update Quicktime For Mac

By Tasnia Salinas, on January 27, 2020, in Mac Uninstaller

I'm running Catalina on my MacBook Pro (2014). Everything works fine except QuickTime, which does not run properly. How can I remove QuickTime on my Mac? I tried taking it from the App folder and putting it in the trash but, I received this message, 'QuickTime Player' can't be deleted because it's required by macOS.' Any help would be appreciated?

What Is QuickTime? QuickTime is an extensible multimedia framework developed by Apple, capable of handling various formats of digital video, picture, sound and panoramic images. First made in 1991, the latest Mac version, QuickTime X, is currently available on Mac OS X Snow Leopard and newer. Apple ceased support for the Windows version of QuickTime in 2016 ( App Can't Be Opened Because Apple Cannot Check It for Malicious Software.).

QuickTime for Microsoft Windows is downloadable as a standalone installation, but for macOS, QuickTime is bundled with the system and does NOT allow to get rid of. For whatever the reason you want to uninstall QuickTime on Mac, you can follow this quick tutorial to get started (Learn How To Uninstall Safari on Mac).

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Be very careful that, if you're not an advanced Mac OS user and are not exactly sure what to do, we strongly advise you NOT to uninstall QuickTime from your Mac because it's a crucial part of macOS (Best Mac Cleaner 2020). Before starting removing QuickTime player, make sure you have checked the following reminders ( What Is Other On Mac Storage).

• The reason you cannot uninstall QuickTime on Mac using the standard way is that Apple seeds QuickTime under Apple System Integrity Protection (SIP). It's an efficient way to prevent users from accidentally damaging the viability of the system.
• Even if QuickTime can always be restored by downloading from the App Store, you still risk losing your QuickTime extensions, bookmarks and browsing history.
• Once again. Be careful with every thing you do and make sure you fully understand what you are doing in every step.

Apple stopped selling registration keys for QuickTime Pro version since 2016, and it become a major reason of that users hardly get satisfied with its limited features. Besides, VLC player is a great option for video playback in many aspects. Anyway, here are the detailed steps to uninstall QuickTime on your Mac (Learn How To Uninstall iTunes Mac).

Step 1. Type the follow command lines in Terminal:

Step 2. Enter your passcode when asked > Copy and paste the following command lines in Terminal:

How To Uninstall QuickTime Player on Mac Step 2

Step 3. Enter Next:

Step 4. Make note of the QuickTime BOM's > Remove them One by one Typing:

Now you may get QuickTime uninstalled on your Mac. To re-install QuickTime, go to Apple App Store, search QuickTime and re-download it on your Mac in case macOS will need some crucial components inside QuickTime. Need a masterful Mac App Uninstaller program? Get Omni Remover - Give it a try here: Free Download Now >

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Check compatibility

You can upgrade to macOS Mojave from OS X Mountain Lion or later on any of the following Mac models. Your Mac also needs at least 2GB of memory and 12.5GB of available storage space, or up to 18.5GB of storage space when upgrading from OS X Yosemite or earlier.

MacBook introduced in 2015 or later
MacBook Air introduced in 2012 or later
MacBook Pro introduced in 2012 or later
Mac mini introduced in 2012 or later
iMac introduced in 2012 or later
iMac Pro (all models)
Mac Pro introduced in 2013, plus mid-2010 or mid-2012 models with a recommended Metal-capable graphics card.

To find your Mac model, memory, storage space, and macOS version, choose About This Mac from the Apple menu . If your Mac isn't compatible with macOS Mojave, the installer will let you know.

Make a backup

Before installing any upgrade, it’s a good idea to back up your Mac. Time Machine makes it simple, and other backup methods are also available. Learn how to back up your Mac.

Get connected

It takes time to download and install macOS, so make sure that you have a reliable Internet connection. If you're using a Mac notebook computer, plug it into AC power.

Download macOS Mojave

For the strongest security and latest features, find out whether you can upgrade to macOS Catalina, the latest version of the Mac operating system.

If you still need macOS Mojave, use this App Store link: Get macOS Mojave.

Begin installation

After downloading, the installer opens automatically.

Click Continue and follow the onscreen instructions. You might find it easiest to begin installation in the evening so that it can complete overnight, if needed.

If the installer asks for permission to install a helper tool, enter the administrator name and password that you use to log in to your Mac, then click Add Helper.

Allow installation to complete

Quicktime Update For Mac Mojave Mac

Please allow installation to complete without putting your Mac to sleep or closing its lid. Your Mac might restart, show a progress bar, or show a blank screen several times as it installs both macOS and related updates to your Mac firmware.

Quicktime Update For Mac Mojave Mac

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Update Quicktime For Mac

• If you have hardware or software that isn't compatible with Mojave, you might be able to install an earlier macOS, such as High Sierra, Sierra, or El Capitan.
• macOS Mojave won't install on top of a later version of macOS, but you can erase your disk first or install on another disk.
• You can use macOS Recovery to reinstall macOS.