On Fri, 24 Oct 2003 18:43:18 -0700, [log in to unmask] wrote:

>"One of these days, I have to check the archives about how to disable that &#E*&#@ RealPlayer that loads every time I start up."
>
>Unless you want to keep Real Player, you can simple go to "Setting", "Control Panel", "Add/Remove Programs", Click on "Real Player", then click on "remove" and uninstall the blasted thing.
>I have no clue how to just disable on startup, but leave Real Player on your system so that it's usable.
>
>Darlene Burgess
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Hey D-

I personally don't like Real Player but there are many places on the 'net that use it to play certain clips & such.

An alternative is the free "JetAudio" which can play most formats & isn't as obtrusive & pushy:

http://www.jetaudio.com/

Also, for controlling your startups- try Mike Linn's excellent (& highly rated) "Startup Control Panel"- here:

http://www.mlin.net/StartupCPL.shtml

FYI,

Lynn

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