Open / Applications / Utilities / to find “QuickTime Player 7” – it is installed separately from QuickTime Player X and does not conflict at all with the new version.

Download and install QuickTime Player 7, get it here directly from Apple Support (technically it is version 7.6.6).

If you are interested in this, Getting the old version of QuickTime Player into newer versions of Mac OS X is really easy: How to download and use old QuickTime Pro on new Macs

Final note: Run QuickTime Player 7 in Mac OS X Sierra, El Capitan, Yosemite, Mavericks.

FAQ: Run QuickTime Player 7 in Mac OS X Sierra, El Capitan, Yosemite, Mavericks.

Benefits: Run QuickTime Player 7 in Mac OS X Sierra, El Capitan, Yosemite, Mavericks.

How to download and use old QuickTime Pro on new Macs.

Update 11/16/08: Erik Smith sent me another solution to the issue, although I would definitely say try it at your own risk. If you go to QuickTime Player, it will still say the version number of the old version but if you open Final Cut Pro, it will now work as it did previously.įull credit for this tip goes to Fred Turner. It will spend a minute or so extracting and verifying files then this message will appear:Ĭlick 'Don't ask again for this installation' and then hit Replace.ĩ. You will get this message, click Install and then type in your admin password:Ĩ. It might be worth backing up the existing /System/Library/Components and /System/Library/QuickTime directories on your hard disk before performing this.ħ. Use the disclosure triangles to select the following two directories: Start up Pacifist and drag the QuickTime package onto the Pacifist logo in the main window.ĥ. Download the version of QuickTime you wish to downgrade to.Ĥ.

Check which version of QuickTime works best with your software.ģ. It will solve the problem but for best results, you are recommended to perform a full Erase and Install to reinstall Mac OS X.Īlso, don't perform this process unless it is absolutely necessary.Ģ. For example, many users of FCP 4.5 HD have been unable to capture long clips after installing QuickTime 7.3 and up.Īpple does not offer a means of uninstalling a rogue version of QuickTime so the solution is rather 'hacky'. As you may already be aware, certain versions of QuickTime can cause havoc with Final Cut Pro and other professional applications like After Effects.

Using Pacifist to downgrade QuickTimeSince I often need to use this information for reference, I am posting a guide here.

Old version of quicktime for mac