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More RealOne Problems...

In prefs did you click on cd and uncheck start playback when inserting cd?

reply to Straphanger
Hmmmm....I didn't notice that. Thanks for the tip, it did the trick for me. It's weird that RealOne would do this even though I didn't assign it to play CD Audio. There's also a reminder that my beta version is old and I should get the new version. Should I get the new version or stick to the beta?
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I got the new version. I actually like it..some people hate realone, but i find it plays great here. The upgrade was painless. Just dont forget to delete the phoning home file again once you upgrade. Uncheck tkbelle or whatever its called in MSCONFIG. Reboot. Navigate to the location of evntsvc.exe. And delete it. Then you got spyless realone. You can always upgrade manually when you want to.
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reply to Straphanger
Does Ad-Aware recognize this?

Nah, its not actually spyware, but its constantly phoning home to see if you need an upgrade which in itself is a certain type of spyware. You dont need this file running up at start up, useing up resources and giving info to realone. Its your choice. Works great without it.

reply to Straphanger
Thanks for the tips...I'm gonna download it now.

reply to Straphanger
One thing, I can't find the tkbelle or anything relating to RealPlayer in MSCONFIG.

hmmm..are you sure..should be there. K, click on find folders..see if evntsvc.exe is on your comp. Did you reboot after installing?

reply to Straphanger

yup you got it..just delete the realone one. Just remember to check for updates when you want too. Once deleted it wont phone home anymore at start up. Dont delete the first one listed!!!! Just the realone one.
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reply to Straphanger
Thanks for all the help. RealOne's spyware should go to hell.

Your welcome! Well, it should give you an option if you dont want it phoning home..but it doesnt no matter how many times you uncheck automatic updates. This was the only way to get rid of it. ENJOY!

Thank you storm64007!
I've been trying to stop that stupid thing from phoning home forever!

Your welcome meeow!

reply to Straphanger
here's a program that does it for you if you don't like editing the registry:

»www.verysimple.com/scripts/real_···yer.html