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Discus and support Security Alert in Windows 10 News to solve the problem; Windows Security Alert. Apple Ends Support for QuickTime for Windows; New Vulnerabilities Announced Urgent Call to Action: Uninstall QuickTime... Discussion in 'Windows 10 News' started by dencal, Apr 15, 2016.

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  1. DENCAL
    dencal Win User

    Security Alert

    dencal, Apr 15, 2016
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  2. JOHN_5000V
    John_5000V Win User

    Security alert

    I have received a security alert 055BCCAC9FEC telling me to call (866) 282-6981. Is this legit?
     
    John_5000V, Apr 15, 2016
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  3. JROWLA
    jrowla Win User
    Security alerts.

    Run Windows Update and install updates and restart your PC.

    Ran windows update, Updates current.

    Try visit website using Microsoft Edge and see whether you are facing the same problem?

    Have used Edge frequently and have had no problems.

    If problem persist, in Internet Explorer, click on tools->Internet options, click on Advanced tab and then click reset.

    I have to reset IE at lease once a month of less.

    I am getting the black screen in my browsing also, comes and goes.

    J
     
    jrowla, Apr 15, 2016
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  4. WINUSER
    Winuser Win User

    Security Alert

    Thanks for the warning. I checked this desktop and I didn't have QuickTime installed. I'll check my other computers later.
     
    Winuser, Apr 15, 2016
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  5. GTSPECK
    gtspeck Win User
    Thanks for the heads up.
     
    gtspeck, Apr 15, 2016
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  6. GOATTY2
    goatty2 Win User
    uninstalled quicktime yesterday after reading about it on V3
     
    goatty2, Apr 15, 2016
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  7. TAIRIKUOKAMI
    TairikuOkami Win User
    QuickTime, somebody actually still uses it? It has been discontinued by Apple anyway.
    I am afraid, that flash will be abandoned as well, it is way better and safer than HTML5.
     
    TairikuOkami, Apr 15, 2016
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  8. DENCAL
    dencal Win User

    Security Alert

    I have 4 computers....all had Quick Time installed though have never knowingly installed this app.
    You would be surprised by how many apps have it integrated.
    Suggest you download and install the free "Everything" app and do a search to confirm.
     
    dencal, Apr 15, 2016
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  9. ROBNJ
    RobNJ Win User
    Thanks! This app will come in handy, in the future.
     
    RobNJ, Apr 15, 2016
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  10. DENCAL
    dencal Win User
    Your welcome
     
    dencal, Apr 15, 2016
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  11. MRGEEK
    mrgeek Win User
    Haven't had Quicktime installed on any computer for years. VLC will play any media that requires it and browsers have built in add-ons to run files.
     
    mrgeek, Apr 15, 2016
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  12. FIREBERD
    fireberd Win User
    I have a CD/Jewel Case label program that uses QT and thus still have it installed. I rely on that program for audio CD production in my recording studio. It will be a major hit to quit using that program, all my CD labels (ink jet printable CD labels) and Jewel Case inserts are in that program's format. Hopefully the program vendor will upgrade it to not require QT.
     
    fireberd, Apr 15, 2016
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  13. VINCE MASSI
    Vince Massi Win User

    Security Alert

    Thank you for the warning.
     
    Vince Massi, Apr 15, 2016
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  14. MSNY
    msny Win User
    Good to know!
    Thanks!
     
    msny, Apr 16, 2016
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  15. RVBFAN
    rvbfan Win User
    Or you may be able to disconnect from the internet while using the program till then.
     
    rvbfan, Apr 16, 2016
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