I hate RealPlayer. You should delete its directories, delete it from start-up, and delete all references from your registry.

If you ever want to play RealMedia files, install the Real Alternative program (which is free and does not bug you continuously). http://www.free-codecs.com/download/...lternative.htm

Edit:
To check your startup programs, you can use MSConfig which is already on your PC. There are many utilities that do this too.
To fix your registry, you can Regedit (but do not make any errors).

Agree, if you don't use it go to the bottom left on your screen, find the start button and click on control panel. Find add or remove programs, open it, find Realplayer and click remove. That kills it for sure.

You can run 'MSconfig' by typing msconfig in ->start ->Run and search for real.

Thanks, Mates...I think I get it, but:
I occasionally do view stuff on Real Player. Does knocking it off preclude
that forever? Does another "player" in my box step in, in its place?
Or, do I download that link Brian suggested, in lieu of the real RP?

Back at the low tech ranch, I have RP on my 'puter back on the Mtn,
but it never "pops up"; did I do something wrong on this 'puter?

Stuff like this drives me nuts...and when one digs on the net for help,
there are pages of not very helpful sites, mostly pitching their version
of spyware removal. (I use Ad Aware).

NEway, appreciate the opins...
I don't know how the "average" idiot can even keep his box & systems
running. It seems it gets more complex by the day, and I really work at
staying slightly savvy and running a clean machine.
BR,mD

My guess is if you eliminate it and then reload it you will be ok.

With regard to the average idiot, get a MAC.

MD

That error message is saying that the player is having trouble upgrading itself.

go to control panel and remove it.
then reinstall and you should be fine.

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I don't think it was a big deal?

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

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