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Discussion in 'Other PC Software' started by oldbear, 2003/10/30.

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    I don't use Real Player nor do I make music CD's, I have sound disabled and don't watch video on my computer. I use Win 98. Do I need Real Player? Can I uninstall then clear registry items? Thank you.
     
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    I suspect you need Real Player like you need a hole in the head. If you have ever been caught with a Black and Decker drill attempting to trepan then keep those files. If not then delete away!
     
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    Thank you. The porgram is always asking to go on line to update and it is a pain. So will save the original DL program zip file and delete the others.
     
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    If you are an AOL user, and you uninstall RealPlayer, you may find it magically installed again.
    When opening AOL [certain versions] after the uninstall, you'll get a message that a componet is damaged, then the install is done in the background.
     
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    rdzien

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    Well if you are stupid enough to install AOL then you get everything that you deserve!
     
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    AOL is not the only thing that will re-install Real player.

    In XP Pro I had removed~deleted~cleaned up the registry.

    Real Player IS BACK From whence it came I have no damned idea.

    All I can say for sure and stand firm on is the fact that I DID NOT install AOL.

    I do know that some Internet sites require Real Player.

    BillyBob
     
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    Just to add something to my previous reply.

    There is a STRONG POSSIBILITY that Ol' BillyBob here was half asleep or just not paying attention said YES when it should have been NO.

    BB
     
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    I only used AOL once, that was to get online to get another service. I am satisfied with my $10 a month, unlimited access, 300 mb webspace, AV scanned multiple email accounts dial up service. One thing I really like about this service is that a few months ago one of their servers went down, and they sent an email the following day explaining why there was poor service on that day. I wasn't affected as it was not in my area, thought it was nice, though.
    I only brought up the AOL thing as I have a friend who is on it, and she wanted RP gone. So I completely removed everything to do with it. She went into her AOL, and the RP was immediately reinstalled from within itself, something to do with 'you got mail'.
    I cannot convince her to leave it.
     
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    I do understand why you brought it up as it is a fact the AOL does do that.

    We have AIM ( AOL Instant Messenger ) on our machines. But it does not require Real Player.

    I have again removed RP and will just have to watch more carefully as to where it may have come from.

    BillyBob
     
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