How do I keep Quicktime 7.1 from going online?

[jakobkraft]

I don't have automatic update checked, or anything else that would entail going online, but whenever I open a Quicktime movie file offline, it tries to connect automatically. And if I am online, nothing in my browser changes, it's like they're just hounding me for usage statistics or some sh--.


Is there a way to get it to stop? I'd be very greatful to end that annoyance.

Thanks in advance🙂

 

[gorcorps]

Try to block it w/ your firewall/router maybe? Apple software is known for this which is why I won't use itunes and only use quicktime when absolutely necessary.

 

[datalink7]

Uninstall it and use quicktime alternative?

 

[Medea]

Open ITunes -> Edit -> Preferences -> General Tab

Uncheck:
Connect to Internet when needed
Check for iTunes updates automatically.

Click OK.

See if that helps...

 

[Mavrick007]

Not sure why it is going online if you have unchecked the "automatic updates" in the QuickTime preferences.
If you use a firewall, just set it to not be able to access the internet. My automatic updates box is checked but I
can't say I remember it dialing home so to speak.. maybe it's cause I rarely use it.