How do I launch Quicktime Player without selecting a file? Every time I double click to open the application, I'm then prompted to select a file to open. I don't want to open a file. I just want to open Quicktime and record a new video from scratch.

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How do I launch Quicktime Player without selecting a file? Every time I double click to open the application, I'm then prompted to select a file to open. I don't want to open a file. I just want to open Quicktime and record a new video from scratch.

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Posted on Feb 19, 2019 11:23 AM

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QuickTimeKirk

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Feb 20, 2019 3:34 AM in response to mabrose1015

QuickTime has been launched when the Finder window opens. Just command - w to close that window and continues your work.

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Roote

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Feb 22, 2019 7:21 PM in response to mabrose1015

Navigate to  > System Preferences > iCloud > iCloud Drive > Options and deselect QuickTime Player.

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mabrose1015 Author

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Feb 25, 2019 6:33 AM in response to Roote

@Roote, Thank you. That appears to have worked.

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How do I launch Quicktime Player without selecting a file? Every time I double click to open the application, I'm then prompted to select a file to open. I don't want to open a file. I just want to open Quicktime and record a new video from scratch.

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