Solved Is it normal to pay for driver updates?

[pxfragonard]

I found I couldn't use Quicktime and got a warning asking me to install Apple Driver Support. Apparently 29 drivers are out of date. They want money to fix them. I picked one, a keyboard from the device manager and tried to update the driver and that worked. I tried others that are supposedly out of date and was told the best driver's already installed. The only lack of functionality I have is Quicktime, probably because I mistakenly uninstalled something somewhere along the way... and a message that tells me there's not enough memory for my TV card and either get a new one or update the driver. I get that message rarely and ignore it. Is it normal to pay for a service to look at your drivers and update them? It seems a bit suspicious. Why wouldn't the seller want the buyer to be happy with his product and farm out his drivers to a third part for resale? Oh, if anyone knows how to get Quicktime working on my machine, that would be good too. I think my specs will be posted below.

 

[Dude]

No, do not pay for driver updates. Check the manufacture site for drivers. They usually have a support forum too.

 

[pxfragonard]

Muchos gracias, amigo!

 

[ignatzatsonic]

If you are being asked to pay for driver updates, you've possibly been had--compromised, infected, invaded---by some program, probably accidentally.

How's your anti-virus/anti-malware protection?

Quicktime has always been a pain in my experience. Have you considered "Quicktime Alternative"?

 

[pxfragonard]

I have malwarebytes (paid) and norton antivirus. Quicktime is the only thing that gives me a headache. Never heard of the alternative. Thanks.

 

[pxfragonard]

No, do not pay for driver updates. Check the manufacture site for drivers. They usually have a support forum too.

Couldn't find a driver for Quicktime at Apple but that's not surprising since it isn't hardware. Should I just remove Quicktime and try downloading it again?

 

[pxfragonard]

If you are being asked to pay for driver updates, you've possibly been had--compromised, infected, invaded---by some program, probably accidentally.

How's your anti-virus/anti-malware protection?

Quicktime has always been a pain in my experience. Have you considered "Quicktime Alternative"?

It just occured to me that I use Video LAN to play MOV and other files like that... but to play some radio stations online,,, that's where it needed quicktime... I should go into the file associations and move all quicktime functions to VLC?

 

[Solarstarshines]

If you are being asked to pay for driver updates, you've possibly been had--compromised, infected, invaded---by some program, probably accidentally.

How's your anti-virus/anti-malware protection?

Quicktime has always been a pain in my experience. Have you considered "Quicktime Alternative"?

It just occured to me that I use Video LAN to play MOV and other files like that... but to play some radio stations online,,, that's where it needed quicktime... I should go into the file associations and move all quicktime functions to VLC?

In my Opinion you are better off with VLC ,Quicktime is kind of featureless i haven't used it in over 15 years

 

[Anak]

iggy may have been referring to: Free Download QuickTime Alternative 3.2.2

 

[ignatzatsonic]

If you are being asked to pay for driver updates, you've possibly been had--compromised, infected, invaded---by some program, probably accidentally.

How's your anti-virus/anti-malware protection?

Quicktime has always been a pain in my experience. Have you considered "Quicktime Alternative"?

It just occured to me that I use Video LAN to play MOV and other files like that... but to play some radio stations online,,, that's where it needed quicktime... I should go into the file associations and move all quicktime functions to VLC?

I've never owned an Apple product. All I know about Quicktime is that it has been problematic in the past. I needed it to play MOV files at one time.

I got rid of Quicktime and use Quicktime Alternative. I've never missed Quicktime. I can't even remember what the problem with it was.

Free Download QuickTime Alternative 3.2.2

QuickTime Alternative - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I have no idea if or why you may need Quicktime proper. Perhaps you do. But if you don't................

 

[pxfragonard]

If you are being asked to pay for driver updates, you've possibly been had--compromised, infected, invaded---by some program, probably accidentally.

How's your anti-virus/anti-malware protection?

Quicktime has always been a pain in my experience. Have you considered "Quicktime Alternative"?

It just occured to me that I use Video LAN to play MOV and other files like that... but to play some radio stations online,,, that's where it needed quicktime... I should go into the file associations and move all quicktime functions to VLC?

In my Opinion you are better off with VLC ,Quicktime is kind of featureless i haven't used it in over 15 years

Thanks. VLC seems to be pretty good.

 

[Chupacabra666]

Quicktime is Apple junk. Stick with VLC, it plays just about everything you’d want it to.

If you’re being nagged to pay for drivers, your system is highly likely (99% chance) compromised with malware or worse. You need to open up your Malwarebytes and Norton, perform an update, and then do a full scan with each program. I also recommend downloading SuperAntiSpyware as it is free as well. Once they all find and remove bad programs, reboot, and perform full scans again. If your scans are still not showing clean, you’ll need more detailed troubleshooting than we can provide here.

 

[pxfragonard]

Quicktime is Apple junk. Stick with VLC, it plays just about everything you’d want it to.

If you’re being nagged to pay for drivers, your system is highly likely (99% chance) compromised with malware or worse. You need to open up your Malwarebytes and Norton, perform an update, and then do a full scan with each program. I also recommend downloading SuperAntiSpyware as it is free as well. Once they all find and remove bad programs, reboot, and perform full scans again. If your scans are still not showing clean, you’ll need more detailed troubleshooting than we can provide here.

Not necessarily. I get lots of marketing calls and don't pick up the phone but you're right, they got in somehow... will do the full scans. Thanks.

 

[Anak]

Not necessarily. I get lots of marketing calls and don't pick up the phone but you're right, they got in somehow... will do the full scans. Thanks.

With a little bit of effort you can eliminate 99% of those calls, go here: https://National Do Not Call List (DNCL) | www.lnnte-dncl.gc.ca/ and register your home land line and or your cell phone numbers.

As here in the States there are still some entities that can contact you, check out the "Things you should know" panel on the upper right side of the page.


If you're getting junk mail in the Post, it's a bit different for Canada than here in the States, see: https://How do I stop delivery of Admail items to my home or business? | www.canadapost.ca/

If you're receiving junk mail from the States this site may help: Consumers - Sponsorship | DMA'sconsumer opt-out services back when I registered there was no 5$ online fee, but registering by snail mail is still free.

I don't know if registering your Canadian phone number here in the States will help or work. Federal Trade Commission | donotcall.gov


Its gotten a lot quieter around here since I put us on both.

 

[AddRAM]

It just occured to me that I use Video LAN to play MOV and other files like that... but to play some radio stations online,,, that's where it needed quicktime... I should go into the file associations and move all quicktime functions to VLC?

In my Opinion you are better off with VLC ,Quicktime is kind of featureless i haven't used it in over 15 years

Thanks. VLC seems to be pretty good.

VLC is awesome

 

[pxfragonard]

Not necessarily. I get lots of marketing calls and don't pick up the phone but you're right, they got in somehow... will do the full scans. Thanks.

With a little bit of effort you can eliminate 99% of those calls, go here: https://National Do Not Call List (DNCL) | www.lnnte-dncl.gc.ca/ and register your home land line and or your cell phone numbers.

As here in the States there are still some entities that can contact you, check out the "Things you should know" panel on the upper right side of the page.


If you're getting junk mail in the Post, it's a bit different for Canada than here in the States, see: https://How do I stop delivery of Admail items to my home or business? | www.canadapost.ca/

If you're receiving junk mail from the States this site may help: Consumers - Sponsorship | DMA'sconsumer opt-out services back when I registered there was no 5$ online fee, but registering by snail mail is still free.

I don't know if registering your Canadian phone number here in the States will help or work. Federal Trade Commission | donotcall.gov


Its gotten a lot quieter around here since I put us on both.

I was on it but it didn't work. The govt can't get at the call centers in Pakistan, for instance. One guy I know said he didn't get calls until he put himself on the list! People can leave messages. Doesn't bother me if I don't pick up.

 

[pxfragonard]

In my Opinion you are better off with VLC ,Quicktime is kind of featureless i haven't used it in over 15 years

Thanks. VLC seems to be pretty good.

VLC is awesome

VLC is awesome. I'm slowly changing all associations from Quicktime to VLC.