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System Prep - Java and QuickTime

MAGpie is a java based program and therefore can only run if the right version of java is on your machine. There is a very good chance that a version of java already exists on your machine, and there is also a very good chance that it is the wrong version. To proceed with MAGpie, you'll need to get rid of the older version(s) of java on your machine and then follow a strict procedure for proper installation.

Remove Existing Versions of Java

1. Go to Add/Remove programs under the control panel.
2. Remove all versions of java.
3. To completely remove all remnants, go into the Program Files folder and delete java-related folders manually.
4. If errors occur while unistalling java or deleting java folders, make sure nothing that uses java is running . Do this by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete and choosing the "processes" tab. Look for anything with the word "java" or a varient like "ja____", and end the process. Once the proceses using java have been ended, you should be able to unistall java (repeat steps two and three).
5. To double-check that all versions of java are gone, it is a good idea to go to the command line and type "java -version" To get to the command line, click on Start and choose Run... Type "cmd" in the box and the command line will open. If your uninstall was a successful, it won't have any versions to list. If it succesfully displays results, then there are versions of java that still need to be removed.

Remove Present Version of QuickTime

1. Start by removing any exising versions of QuickTime. Use its uninstall application.
2. To get rid of any QuickTime reminants, find the QuickTime Program File and manually delete it.

Your system is now ready to install MAGpie.

Magpie Tutorial

Home

1. System Prep

2 .Download & Install

3. Creating Transcript

4. Importing to MAGpie

5. Timecode & Exporting

6. Captioning with QuickTime

7. Captioning with RealMedia

8. Captioning with Windows Media

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