Quicktime player won't open by opening the app directly via app launcher or spotlight search. But, the app can be opened by opening a video file instead.
Note: Mine is a Macbook pro 13 apple silicon M1, Ventura
MacBook Pro Apple Silicon
Have 2 Apple M1 Computer.
Both running Ventura 13.0.
Can open QuickTime Player from within the Launchpad >> Other without having to Open a compatible video file.
1 - Restart in Safe Mode. This will perform a Disk Repair, clear cache files and only load Apple Software, extensions and fonts. The boot up will be slow and can take some time - Normal.
2 - Does the issue present in this mode ?
3 - Sometimes a Safe Boot followed by a Normal Boot will just put things right.
4 - If not - there could be something in the main User Account playing up. To further isolate this - Set up users, guests, and groups on Mac. Then log out of the Main User account and log into the dummy account and test again if the issue persists.
5 - If the issue is present in the dummy account - then, this appears to be a System Wide issue on the computer.
6 - Download the Application Etrecheck directly from the Developer.
The application is free or paid from added features.
It will take a Snap Shot - both the hardware and software.
The Report will Not Reveal Any Personal Information.
Post back the Full Report - copy and paste - >>>> using the Additional Text Icon ( 3rd Icon to last ) <<<<
We can have a look at the report for possible issues and may have possible suggestions to resolve the issues.
What exactly happens when you try to open? Any alert about the application "unexpectedly quit" or something?
Why Quick time player won't open?
