How To Fix Quicktime Error 8971
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DriverDoc WinSweeper SupersonicPC FileViewPro About Support Contact Errors Troubleshooting › Runtime Errors › Apple Inc. › Quicktime › Error 8971 How To Fix Quicktime Error 8971 Error Number: Error 8971 Error Name:Quicktime Error 8971 Error Description: Quicktime Unknown error. Developer:Apple Inc. Software:Quicktime Applies to:Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 Download NowWinThruster 2015 - Scan your PC for computer errors. Compatible with Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP and 2000 Symptoms of Error 8971 "Error 8971" appears and crashes the active program window. Your PC frequently crashes with Error 8971 when running the same program. “Quicktime Error 8971” is http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/f10/help-quicktime-error-8971-a-163191.html displayed. Windows runs sluggishly and responds slowly to mouse or keyboard input. Your computer periodically “freezes” for a few seconds at a time. These 8971 error messages can appear during program installation, while a Apple Inc.-related software program (eg. Quicktime) is running, during Windows startup or shutdown, or even during the installation of the Windows operating system. Keeping track of when and where http://www.solvusoft.com/en/errors/runtime-errors/apple-inc/quicktime/8971-quicktime-error-8971/ your 8971 error occurs is a critical piece of information in troubleshooting the problem. Causes of Error 8971 Corrupt download or incomplete installation of Quicktime software. Corruption in Windows registry from a recent Quicktime-related software change (install or uninstall). Virus or malware infection that has corrupted Windows system files or Quicktime-related program files. Another program maliciously or mistakenly deleted Quicktime-related files. Runtime Errors such as “Error 8971” can be caused by a variety of factors, so it is important that you troubleshoot each of the possible causes to prevent it from recurring. Runtime Errors Knowledgebase Article ID: 129375 Article Author: Jay Geater Last Updated: 23-07-2016 Popularity: star rating here Download NowError Fix Learn More Tweet Recommendation: Scan your PC for computer errors. How To Fix Quicktime Error 8971 Below is a list of troubleshooting steps to resolve your Error 8971 problems. These troubleshooting steps get progressively more difficult and time consuming, so we strongly recommend attempting them in ascending order to avoid unnecessary time and effort. Please Note: Click the [ ] image to expand the troubleshooting instructions for each step below. You can als
title. You can not post a blank message. Please type your message and try again. This discussion is locked bmwburner Level 1 (0 points) Q: Error -8971 could not open a file with quicktime, instead got this error ' https://discussions.apple.com/thread/422079?start=0&tstart=0 Error -8971 'i manually changed extension of a .mov to a .3gp (the https://www.moviecodec.com/general/quicktime-unknown-error-8971-11569/ actual codecs used for the audio and video work with quicktime when the movie is a .mov)does anyone know what is causing this?iBook G4 Mac OS X (10.4.5) Posted on Mar 28, 2006 2:33 PM I have this question too Close Q: Error -8971 All replies Helpful answers by JulieJulieJulie, JulieJulieJulie Mar 28, 2006 how to 3:32 PM in response to bmwburner Level 4 (1,030 points) Mar 28, 2006 3:32 PM in response to bmwburner Perhaps it is a 3gp saved into a mov wrapper. Try opening it with the extension as .mov then Export to 3GP and select passthrough for both audio and video - that should output an actual 3GP file... Helpful (0) Reply options Link to this post by bmwburner, bmwburner Mar 28, how to fix 2006 4:08 PM in response to JulieJulieJulie Level 1 (0 points) Mar 28, 2006 4:08 PM in response to JulieJulieJulie I've tried exporting the .mov file to .3gp multiple times, and QT is unable to do this properly. It shows me both audio and video tracks, but when I play it, the video does not work. It plays for 2 seconds and then stops (the audio plays fine...). This happens when I try and export anything in QT to 3gp (using H.263 and AMR NB)do you have any suggestions for how to fix this problem? Helpful (0) Reply options Link to this post by JulieJulieJulie, JulieJulieJulie Mar 28, 2006 4:48 PM in response to bmwburner Level 4 (1,030 points) Mar 28, 2006 4:48 PM in response to bmwburner First, try it with another video to make sure its not just that file... if you need some known-good files to test with try these:http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=75424Next... what settings are you using...Here are the settings I used for testing, the original file was video only, no audio and plays fine.QuickTime Player > File menu > ExportSave exported file as...test.3gpExport: Movie to 3GClick Options3G Export SettingsVideo format: H.264 Optmized for: DownloadData Rate: 64 kbits/secImage Size: 320x240 QVGAFrame Rate: 15Key frame: Automaticclick "Video
films compressed as mpeg4. Now I can't open the films on other Mac's as unknown error -8971 keeps coming up. Can anyone tell me what these errors are and how I can fix them? 09-26-2005 11:09 AMMs VC1 posts i have windows and that came up. what does this mean? 01-16-2006 07:37 PMsome guy none of u know Feedback any 1 help . i got a mac and i went to play a mp4 file and 8971 came up HELP :-( 03-16-2006 03:27 AMnick12345 Feedback i have windows and the error occurs when i'm trying to play an .mp4 file! 03-16-2006 11:30 AMnoexpert Feedback I have Windows XP and get the same error when I try to view mp4 formats. Is there a comparable player until the problem can be resolved? 03-26-2006 02:39 PMBrian00012 Feedback ME TOO!!! I have Windows XP and get the same error when I try to view mp4 formats 03-31-2006 06:19 PMkonamiuss Feedback Try downloading and using this player here => http://www.videolan.org/vlc/ <= Worked for me! 07-04-2006 08:00 AMsarah_briarmoss Feedback It worked! Thanks for the file to play't. 10-24-2006 02:16 PMSchmeep Feedback pinche quick time no quiere serbir 01-18-2007 03:58 PMnutre Feedback Sucks! I got the same error but the VLC wont work either 06-30-2007 10:53 AMdididum Feedback Tkx to Sarah, VLC really works! It can even fix some of the damaged files! Too bad I can't save the fixed files or did I missed anything? 03-26-2008 05:02 AMBunny Feedback how do i fix it 11-13-2008 08:26 AMdick head Feedback I also am getting this error message! but does this mean that you can not play these files through Quick Time? as in the manual on the camera I have it says you should be able to? That is why I purchased it! 07-12-2009 10:13 AMbertha Feedback hahaha i get u all every time, i love being an error 09-09-2009 11:15 PMerror - 8971 Feedback yeah same thing with me 10-25-2009 11:55 PMrem Feedback error - 8971 wrote: hahaha i get u all every time, i love being an errorsuch a biatch, i hate you error 8971 11-17-2009 05:27 PMmr windows Feedback Sara it worked great. Thanks! 12-11-2010 05:42 PMChallenged Feedback just download klite codec pack fro file hippo.com and u all