Setup guide

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Chapter 3: Installing Pro Tools on Windows 19
Mac HFS+ Disk Support Option This option lets your Pro Tools system read, write, record, and
play back using Mac-formatted HFS+ disks. HFS+ disks are commonly referred to as Mac OS Ex-
tended disks.
Avid Video Engine The Avid Video Engine is required to use Pro Tools with Avid video periph-
erals such as the Avid Mojo.
Command|8 Controller and Driver The Command|8
®
driver is required if you are using the
Digidesign Command|8 control surface.
Installing QuickTime
QuickTime is required for Pro Tools if you plan to include movie files, or import MP3 or MP4
(AAC) files in your sessions. QuickTime for Windows is available as a free download from the
Apple website (www.apple.com).
To install QuickTime:
1 Visit www.apple.com and go to the QuickTime page.
2 Download the QuickTime installer application to your computer.
3 Double-click the QuickTime installer application and follow the on-screen installation in-
structions.
4 Restart your computer.
For information on which version of QuickTime is compatible with your version of Pro Tools,
visit the compatibility pages of our website (www.digidesign.com./compatibility).