Am not sure this is an Internet topic or Misc. but--I was told that
having QuickTime would allow us to view pictures which do not now
always appear; instead, there's a box, circle, triangle. However, I
found that QuickTime is an Apple whatever, which leaves us out. Is
there any other out there that could be downloaded? into WindowsXP and
serve the same function? If able to answer, keep it simple--we're new
at computer stuff.

Quicktime is available for windows at http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/
Just select windows XP (if it isn't already selected), then uncheck
the boxes where they want to send you emails (if you uncheck the
boxes, then you don't have to enter your e-mail address), and click
the button that says "Download Quicktime"

Please note: when downloading quicktime for windows xp, they will
include itunes, apple's music playing program.

Many thanks; it's installed and running.  Really appreciate your help.