You can go to start,run, type msconfig then click ok. Go to startup tab, in the list there should be QuickTime listed. Uncheck it, then apply. A window will appear that will warn you about selective start up. You will have to restart your computer. When computer restarts at the desktop a window will appear stating that you are using selective startup. Just check the box about not warning you again. This should stop QuickTime, or any item that you select, from loading at startup. Here is a site that will explain what I said in case I missed something. msconfig. Hope this helps you.

Open QuickTime -> Edit -> Preferences -> QuickTime Preferences -> disable (uncheck) everything related to System Try icons, Auto Updates, Notifies, etc. -> close the windows -> close QuickTime.

Now do the MSCONFIG thing described by the previous poster.


Good Luck!

I doubt you will be able to kill Quicktime (qttask.exe) from loading from it's own options and/or, MSCONFIG settings.  It is very persistent and in my experience cannot be disabled without either (1) uninstalling the program or, (2) using a startup manager (i.e., Startup Cop) that has the ability to actively kill startup items even those, who have the ability to re-write themselves into the registry to load on boot when disabled by MSCONFIG.

"I doubt you will be able to kill Quicktime (qttask.exe) ... "

Works for me. :)
The only difference: I use Regedit to clean Startup.

"I doubt you will be able to kill Quicktime (qttask.exe) ... "

Works for me. :)

Thanks guys, guess I'll just continue to close it manually after startup as I've been doign so far. Your help is appreciated.

Easiest way is to remove or rename QTTASK in C:\program files\quicktime

I found after removing qttask.exe, it no longer resides in my system tray. (It is not necessary)

I tried regedits, msconfig, Codestuff starter. But it kept coming back. Removing qttask is the permanent solution.

My 2 cents.

Do not use MSCONFIG in XP. It's always best to either disable to change to manual in Services. This is the effective way to stop Quicktime from loading.

If you're going to change the file name, you might as well uninstall the program. That's the ultimate solution. :)

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@osprey4 wrote:

Do not use MSCONFIG in XP. It's always best to either disable to change to manual in Services. This is the effective way to stop Quicktime from loading.

If you're going to change the file name, you might as well uninstall the program. That's the ultimate solution. :)

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Qttask is just the tray icon. It is an add-on so it can reside in the system tray.

I use Quicktime, (in firefox) I don't want to uninstall the whole program, just QTTASK as the tray icon. That's what you call "removing stuff I don't want"

" ... Thanks guys, guess I'll just continue to close it manually after startup as I've been doign so far. Your help is appreciated. ..."


Newtonet:

You asked a question, I posted reply.
Did you at least try it?


OK. More details …

Open QuickTime -> Edit -> Preferences -> QuickTime Preferences.

Select different options from dropdown box to configure.

1. Browser Plug-in:
Nothing checked.

2. Connection Speed:
Intranet/LAN

3. File Type Association:
Nothing checked.

4. Instant-On:
Nothing checked.

5. Update Check:
Update my existing QuickTime software only.

Close the QuickTime Preferences dialog box.

Edit -> Preferences -> Player Preferences.

Play Sound in frontmost player only
Show equalizer.

Close Player Preferences dialog box.

Close QuickTime.

Remove QuickTime from Startup using MSCONFIG or REGEDIT.

Message Edited by 100mph on 01-23-2005 01:56 PM