Windows users are recommended to uninstall QuickTime: Apple has no plans to correct found vulnerabilities

QuickTime is not very popular on Windows but if for some reason it is installed on your computer, remove the program better. This was reported by computer security experts from Trend Micro.

Developers discovered in QuickTime for Windows two critical vulnerabilities ZDI-16-241 and ZDI-16-242, allowing to remotely execute arbitrary code on the computer, after the opening of a special web page or file. Today, attacks using data breaches are not logged in, however, that tomorrow will be - it is unknown.

Despite the seriousness of the vulnerabilities to Apple will not correct them, as decided to discontinue support for QuickTime for Windows. Last update for this application was published in January 2016, but more updates, including bug fixes, not planned. Users are strongly recommended to no longer use this product. In this respect, QuickTime for Windows follows the fate of Windows XP and Oracle Java 6.

Experts recommend to completely remove QuickTime from the operating system. To do this, go to Control Panel, and then Programs and Programs and Features, select the program and click "Delete." You can also exclude a component by using the Windows search to find the object "Delete QuickTime» and start the process.

Despite the fact that there are already anti-virus measures that will protect Windows-based PCs from attacks using these vulnerabilities, yet much more correct to agree with the experts and the proposal to remove QuickTime.