Thanks, I think, for all the fine replies...
My intent was not to toss an aerosol can into our
happy campfire here.
I now understand what RealPlayer was trying to "do"; I have
uninstalled it, and will watch an occasional vid on other methods
for the time being.
I am not a 'puter maven, but I am a good student of it and, esp.
of my computer, as I spend so much time on it. One gets to know
how their box runs, I feel. And, I do search hard for answers and
info before I ask here.
Macs are elegant, great for graphics/photos and all sorts of stuff.
They are also pricey, imo, and I'm not looking for a new box or system
at this time. I must say the "Get a Mac" tag line is wearing thin and I
agree it would be like one of us telling most of the complaining posters
here to sell the X and get a ________.
NEway, no arm wrestle, and thank you for the tips and help.
BR,mD