Quicktime (Wnds): "Error 47 Invaild URL" and unable to load player

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Quicktime (Wnds): "Error 47 Invaild URL" and unable to load player

Whenever I load Quicktime from the start menu, I get an "Error 47 Invaild URL" pop-up.

Whenever I try to load a quicktime movie using the internal player, I get a pop-up stating that there is something wrong with a plug-in.

Whenever I uninstall Quicktime and try to reinstall it, I get an error message stating that a "newer version of Quicktime is already installed".

I just deleted everything Apple from my program files and reinstalled them, but it still does not work (though iTunes does)
What should I do to achieve a working Quicktime player?

Dell Dimension 3000, Windows XP

Posted on Mar 3, 2007 1:43 PM

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Mar 3, 2007 2:54 PM in response to PatrickF2

I have windows vista on o Dell Dimention desktop and I have
been having the same problems. I did everything that you did and I still get the same messages that you do. Can anybody help us with this? Does Quicktime have a compatibility problem with windows? Would somebody please let us know?

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Mar 3, 2007 3:34 PM in response to PatrickF2

I am also experiencing the same problem with Quicktime; upon launch, it displays a 47 error "Invalid URL". I removed both Quicktime and iTunes, removed registry entries, re-booted the machine, and then re-installed the the applications. So far, nothing has worked. If I go to Apple's main web page, I'm greeted with a message to the effect that a plug-in has not properly launched. If anyone has any thoughts, us PC folks would like to hear them.

P4, 3.2Ghz Windows XP Pro

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Mar 3, 2007 3:47 PM in response to PatrickF2

I forgot to add an addditional piece to this puzzle; it's Quicktime V7.1.3 that I'm speaking of; I'm assuming the other folks are trying to run the same version of the app. My system has more than enough horsepower to run this application, and it had been running previously; this happened all of a sudden. I disabled Spysweeper and Kaspersky Labs Antivirus to see if it would have any effect; nope.

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Mar 3, 2007 4:39 PM in response to audioholic

Im having the same problems as everyone else on this problem. Currently using a Dell Inspiron 6400 running xp. Tried every method currently mentioned. If i find a cure i will let you all know.

iBook G4 - Feb 2005 Mac OS X (10.4.7) ipod 5gen 60gig

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jc8391

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Mar 3, 2007 4:55 PM in response to PatrickF2

I am also having the same problem. I get to the QuickTime Player screen that say's switching but it does nothing. It worked before and now it does nothing. Please someone help me understand more. Please

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Mar 3, 2007 5:30 PM in response to PatrickF2

I am having the same problem as of two days ago. My daughter music on her MY SPACE just quite. It appears that Apple has done something to cause this problem. Maybe when they figure out what happened they will respond. I will find another player.

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mmarley

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Mar 3, 2007 5:50 PM in response to PatrickF2

I just bought quicktime pro 7 last night and have the same problem that everyone is having with the error code 47. I followed all the instructions on the apple website of removing and reinstalling the software but no luck. I even googled the problem and got a suggestion and it didn't work! This is super weak!

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Mar 3, 2007 8:27 PM in response to mmarley

I had this exact same problem. It's so frustrating!
In a previous forum from November of 05 someone replied to the same question:

Re: Convert and Error
Posted: Nov 29, 2005 6:52 PM in response to: nasshorn
Open the QuickTime Player. Dismiss the error window and open its "Preferences".
Remove the check mark for "Show Content Guide automatically".
Quit and relaunch the Player. Is the error message now gone?

I did what they said (except that the wording of "show content guide automatically" was different - but I picked the preference closest to that) and I no longer get the error message, and the player opens in a more maximized view than it had been before. So that helped get rid of the error window...

However - I have a very short movie that I already rendered and the reason I bought QuickTimePro was so that I could go to File > Share > Save For Email and save a version that could be emailed. But I go into QuickTimePro and there is no Share option.
And the Apple site is no help at all. So frustrating. It kind've makes me glad I didn't buy a Mac! I know this is a separate question, but does anyone know how to share movies using email?

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indulger

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Mar 3, 2007 10:18 PM in response to blackandwhiteviolet

I got rid of the error47. It's so cool. Thank you very much.

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Publius

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Mar 4, 2007 5:42 AM in response to indulger

I unchecked the show content guide at startup box and got rid of the error message but I hardly consider it a solution as you disable the content guide and if you recheck the box, the error message comes back.

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dasak1

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Mar 4, 2007 6:06 AM in response to Publius

It's not an installation problem. It's a problem with the apple server. when they wake up, the problem is gone. Error 47: wrong url" comes when Quick time player connect with an apple serve showing the hotpicks.

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Mar 4, 2007 12:12 PM in response to dasak1

So, when will they wake up?

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PatrickF2 Author

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Mar 4, 2007 1:03 PM in response to PatrickF2

Now I have uninstalled Quicktime and basically gone through my entire computer and deleted every Quicktime file I could find (due to it being a solution posted in support), but I cannot reinstall Quicktime because:
"A newer version of Quicktime is already installed. This installation cannot proceed while the newer version of Quicktime is intalled."

This is my main issue now. I cannot install Quicktime.

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jafdo36

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Mar 4, 2007 1:04 PM in response to PatrickF2

I am having the same problem since beginning of this month.I am wondering whether it is some bug in Quicktime.

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Mar 4, 2007 5:03 PM in response to jafdo36

I to am having same problem. Maybe if I close my eyes it will go away by morning. It is affecting all my PC's. Does anyone know how to claim a refund from Apple re Quick Time PRO. Having just spent £20 on the download it appears that the key authorisation code is incorrect. Whether it has some bearing on the error 47 or maybe cos their not awake yet?

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