IT Queries: Computer problems answered

Further to our post on disabling unsolicted downloads, here are the instructions on disabling Real Player’s services.

Click the Windows XP Start button and click Run then type realplay and click OK

When Real Player opens click the Tools menu and select Preferences.

In the Real Player preferences, the settings are in category menu along the left hand side of the screen.

Click Automatic Services and select Auto Update. Take the tick off Automatically download and install important updates.

Then select Message Center and click the Configure Message Center button and uncheck Check for new messages and Show Message Center icon in the System Tray.

Click OK, take note of the stern warning and click Yes then close Real Player.

With Real Player it’s worthwhile checking every six months or so if any serious updates have been released.

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