Browser Configuration for QuickTime sound/video
Experienced Windows/Macintosh Users

• The "Plug-in" route:

  First, download a copy of the QuickTime Plug-In: [Macintosh] [Windows 3.1] [Windows 95/NT]

  Netscape and Internet Explorer Users:

  • Copy the "plug-in" into your "Plug-ins" folder (usually in the folder where you installed your browser)
  • Exit your browser, and restart.
  
  
  
• The "Helper Application" route:

  First, download a copy of the QuickTime Player: [Macintosh] [Windows 3.1] [Windows 95/NT]

  • Netscape Users:
    • Start Netscape; choose the Options menu item, then General Preferences, then Helpers
    • If there is no entry for MIME type video/* or video/quicktime (that is, you have never installed the plug-in, either) then choose New
    • Type in video/* for the MIME type, and mov for the Suffix
    • In the Handle By area, choose Application and hit the Browse button to locate the QuickTime Player you installed.
    • You should now be all set.
  • Internet Explorer Users:
    • Start IE; choose the Preferences menu item, then Helpers
    • If there is no entry for MIME type video/* or video/quicktime (that is, you have never installed the plug-in, either) then choose Add
    • Type in video/* for the MIME type, and mov for the Suffix
    • In the Handle By area, choose Application and hit the Browse button to locate the QuickTime Player you installed.
    • You should now be all set.