![]() We still need Quicktime for certain tasks so here's a little background.Īlthough Avid have made bold moves with Pro Tools 12.5 and continue to develop away from Quicktime dependencies for the Pro Tools AVE (Avid Video Engine) where Video is concerned, Pro Tools still has dependencies on Quicktime for "Foreign Format" audio importing and conversion such as MP3, Meaning the Quicktime engine is used as the import and conversion plugin on the import audio dialogue window of Pro Tools as seen in the picture below - Note the text line on the very bottom of the window when Quicktime is not installed/found on the system while trying to import an MP3 file to a PT session via the "Import Audio" file menu option. Why does this matter to us Pro Tools Users?Īctually, it doesn't quite so much as many might believe (Or have you believe). What's different here is that Apple are yet to release a fix/patch and have instead simply provided instructions on how to uninstall the Quicktime software, citing its intention to "depreciate" or end the support and development of the application. Usually, when this occurs the company in question comes forward with a patch to plug the holes and we carry on until the next time. This report appears to have now gone rather viral on tech news sites, forums and user groups (read a full report here). ![]() These day's, not even a few weeks can pass without one computer tech website or other reporting on security flaws identified in desktop operating systems, web browsers, mobile OS's or API's and this week is no different with security firm Trend Micro reporting and advising on two vulnerabilities found in Apple's Quicktime media software specifically specifically with regards to the Windows version. Since the news broke of this Quicktime issue earlier this week I've been asked My thoughts many times now by colleagues, customers, other Pro Tools Bloggers, Pro Audio Forums, Websites and Facebook groups so here's my take on the situation as an Audio Professional, Pro Tools Specialist for the Windows Operating System and Big Cheese of The Pro Tools PC and how to deal with it (in my own humble opinion). So Whats The Big Deal About Apple Quicktime And This Viral Story About It's Security Flaws On Windows? ![]()
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