I want my real player

Anyone interested in trying to petition real to allow the real player to
install on 64-bit windows.

Let's face it, the computer world is more than just windows, and to be stuck
with a windows-only media player is ludicrous.

-Rob

Gato
Thu Dec 01 15:17:25 CST 2005

Real Alternative will install on x64. It will play rm and ram format
and has streaming capabilities etc.

gl

On Thu, 1 Dec 2005 15:31:36 -0500, "Rob Wilkens" <RobW@optonline.net>
wrote:

>Anyone interested in trying to petition real to allow the real player to
>install on 64-bit windows.
>
>Let's face it, the computer world is more than just windows, and to be stuck
>with a windows-only media player is ludicrous.
>
>-Rob
>

David
Thu Dec 01 15:24:36 CST 2005

The latest version installs on Windows x64 just fine...
- David Scheidt

Rob Wilkens wrote:
> Anyone interested in trying to petition real to allow the real player to
> install on 64-bit windows.
>
> Let's face it, the computer world is more than just windows, and to be stuck
> with a windows-only media player is ludicrous.
>
> -Rob
>
>

Andre
Thu Dec 01 15:24:22 CST 2005

In the mean time, try this alternative:
http://www.afterdawn.com/software/video_software/video_players/real_alternative.cfm
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"Rob Wilkens" <RobW@optonline.net> wrote in message
news:e4Mv7Yr9FHA.472@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> Anyone interested in trying to petition real to allow the real player to
> install on 64-bit windows.
>
> Let's face it, the computer world is more than just windows, and to be
> stuck with a windows-only media player is ludicrous.
>
> -Rob
>

Colin
Thu Dec 01 16:24:52 CST 2005

Great. What is the version number?

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"David Scheidt" <dscheidt@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:urEci2r9FHA.2176@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> The latest version installs on Windows x64 just fine...
> - David Scheidt
>
> Rob Wilkens wrote:
>> Anyone interested in trying to petition real to allow the real player to
>> install on 64-bit windows.
>>
>> Let's face it, the computer world is more than just windows, and to be
>> stuck with a windows-only media player is ludicrous.
>>
>> -Rob

Andre
Thu Dec 01 16:44:15 CST 2005

While you are at it, post the link here.
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"David Scheidt" <dscheidt@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:urEci2r9FHA.2176@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> The latest version installs on Windows x64 just fine...
> - David Scheidt
>
> Rob Wilkens wrote:
>> Anyone interested in trying to petition real to allow the real player to
>> install on 64-bit windows.
>>
>> Let's face it, the computer world is more than just windows, and to be
>> stuck with a windows-only media player is ludicrous.
>>
>> -Rob

Wm
Thu Dec 01 17:01:58 CST 2005

I installed from here last week.
http://forms.real.com/netzip/getrde601.html?h=software-dl.real.com&dc=12111301129&f=windows/RealPlayer10-5GOLD_bb.exe&p=RealOne+Player&oem=dlrhap_bb&tagtype=ie&type=dlrhap_bb
Clicked on run, downloaded and installed.

Hope this helps

Bill
"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:eiXyEjs9FHA.1184@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> While you are at it, post the link here.
> --
> Andre
> Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com
> Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre
> http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
> FAQ for MS AntiSpy http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm
>
> "David Scheidt" <dscheidt@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:urEci2r9FHA.2176@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>> The latest version installs on Windows x64 just fine...
>> - David Scheidt
>>
>> Rob Wilkens wrote:
>>> Anyone interested in trying to petition real to allow the real player to
>>> install on 64-bit windows.
>>>
>>> Let's face it, the computer world is more than just windows, and to be
>>> stuck with a windows-only media player is ludicrous.
>>>
>>> -Rob
>
>

Colin
Thu Dec 01 17:28:17 CST 2005

Thanks.

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"Wm D. Christensen" <reyede@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:e57cEts9FHA.4004@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>I installed from here last week.
> http://forms.real.com/netzip/getrde601.html?h=software-dl.real.com&dc=12111301129&f=windows/RealPlayer10-5GOLD_bb.exe&p=RealOne+Player&oem=dlrhap_bb&tagtype=ie&type=dlrhap_bb
> Clicked on run, downloaded and installed.
>
> Hope this helps
>
> Bill
> "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:eiXyEjs9FHA.1184@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>> While you are at it, post the link here.
>> --
>> Andre
>> Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com
>> Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre
>> http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
>> FAQ for MS AntiSpy http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm
>>
>> "David Scheidt" <dscheidt@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:urEci2r9FHA.2176@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>>> The latest version installs on Windows x64 just fine...
>>> - David Scheidt
>>>
>>> Rob Wilkens wrote:
>>>> Anyone interested in trying to petition real to allow the real player
>>>> to install on 64-bit windows.
>>>>
>>>> Let's face it, the computer world is more than just windows, and to be
>>>> stuck with a windows-only media player is ludicrous.
>>>>
>>>> -Rob
>>
>>
>
>

Andre
Thu Dec 01 18:03:45 CST 2005

Thank you.
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"Wm D. Christensen" <reyede@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:e57cEts9FHA.4004@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>I installed from here last week.
> http://forms.real.com/netzip/getrde601.html?h=software-dl.real.com&dc=12111301129&f=windows/RealPlayer10-5GOLD_bb.exe&p=RealOne+Player&oem=dlrhap_bb&tagtype=ie&type=dlrhap_bb
> Clicked on run, downloaded and installed.
>
> Hope this helps
>
> Bill
> "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:eiXyEjs9FHA.1184@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>> While you are at it, post the link here.
>> --
>> Andre
>> Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com
>> Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre
>> http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
>> FAQ for MS AntiSpy http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm
>>
>> "David Scheidt" <dscheidt@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:urEci2r9FHA.2176@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>>> The latest version installs on Windows x64 just fine...
>>> - David Scheidt
>>>
>>> Rob Wilkens wrote:
>>>> Anyone interested in trying to petition real to allow the real player
>>>> to install on 64-bit windows.
>>>>
>>>> Let's face it, the computer world is more than just windows, and to be
>>>> stuck with a windows-only media player is ludicrous.
>>>>
>>>> -Rob
>>
>>
>
>

Charlie
Thu Dec 01 18:04:31 CST 2005

Well, let me know how badly it mucks up your system. I used to be a firm
believer in Real, and then when they started trying to force you into a
subscription (THAT will be the day!), and it kept crashing my machine, I
gave up on them as a bad idea all the way around. I'd be happy to hear that
they'd improved.

--
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http://msmvps.com/xperts64

Colin Barnhorst wrote:
> Thanks.
>
>> I installed from here last week.
>> http://forms.real.com/netzip/getrde601.html?h=software-dl.real.com&dc=12111301129&f=windows/RealPlayer10-5GOLD_bb.exe&p=RealOne+Player&oem=dlrhap_bb&tagtype=ie&type=dlrhap_bb
>> Clicked on run, downloaded and installed.
>>
>> Hope this helps
>>
>> Bill
>> "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:eiXyEjs9FHA.1184@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>> While you are at it, post the link here.
>>> --
>>> Andre
>>> Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com
>>> Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre
>>> http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
>>> FAQ for MS AntiSpy http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm
>>>
>>> "David Scheidt" <dscheidt@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>> news:urEci2r9FHA.2176@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>>>> The latest version installs on Windows x64 just fine...
>>>> - David Scheidt
>>>>
>>>> Rob Wilkens wrote:
>>>>> Anyone interested in trying to petition real to allow the real player
>>>>> to install on 64-bit windows.
>>>>>
>>>>> Let's face it, the computer world is more than just windows, and to be
>>>>> stuck with a windows-only media player is ludicrous.
>>>>>
>>>>> -Rob

Rob
Thu Dec 01 18:35:32 CST 2005

That's the way I feel about microsoft. They tried to force me into an MSN
subscription -- now we have two msn subscriptions plus an msn radio account.

-Rob

"Charlie Russel - MVP" <charlie@mvKILLALLSPAMMERSps.org> wrote in message
news:O46kcQt9FHA.3804@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> Well, let me know how badly it mucks up your system. I used to be a firm
> believer in Real, and then when they started trying to force you into a
> subscription (THAT will be the day!), and it kept crashing my machine, I
> gave up on them as a bad idea all the way around. I'd be happy to hear
> that they'd improved.
>
> --
> Charlie.
> http://msmvps.com/xperts64
>
> Colin Barnhorst wrote:
>> Thanks.
>>
>>> I installed from here last week.
>>> http://forms.real.com/netzip/getrde601.html?h=software-dl.real.com&dc=12111301129&f=windows/RealPlayer10-5GOLD_bb.exe&p=RealOne+Player&oem=dlrhap_bb&tagtype=ie&type=dlrhap_bb
>>> Clicked on run, downloaded and installed.
>>>
>>> Hope this helps
>>>
>>> Bill
>>> "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>> news:eiXyEjs9FHA.1184@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>>> While you are at it, post the link here.
>>>> --
>>>> Andre
>>>> Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com
>>>> Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre
>>>> http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
>>>> FAQ for MS AntiSpy
>>>> http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm
>>>>
>>>> "David Scheidt" <dscheidt@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:urEci2r9FHA.2176@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>>>>> The latest version installs on Windows x64 just fine...
>>>>> - David Scheidt
>>>>>
>>>>> Rob Wilkens wrote:
>>>>>> Anyone interested in trying to petition real to allow the real player
>>>>>> to install on 64-bit windows.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Let's face it, the computer world is more than just windows, and to
>>>>>> be
>>>>>> stuck with a windows-only media player is ludicrous.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> -Rob
>
>

Charlie
Thu Dec 01 18:38:00 CST 2005

But I never had to have an MSN subscription to use Media Player. And I still
don't have an MSN sub.

--
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http://msmvps.com/xperts64

Rob Wilkens wrote:
> That's the way I feel about microsoft. They tried to force me into an MSN
> subscription -- now we have two msn subscriptions plus an msn radio
> account.
> -Rob
>
> "Charlie Russel - MVP" <charlie@mvKILLALLSPAMMERSps.org> wrote in message
> news:O46kcQt9FHA.3804@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>> Well, let me know how badly it mucks up your system. I used to be a firm
>> believer in Real, and then when they started trying to force you into a
>> subscription (THAT will be the day!), and it kept crashing my machine, I
>> gave up on them as a bad idea all the way around. I'd be happy to hear
>> that they'd improved.
>>
>> --
>> Charlie.
>> http://msmvps.com/xperts64
>>
>> Colin Barnhorst wrote:
>>> Thanks.
>>>
>>>> I installed from here last week.
>>>> http://forms.real.com/netzip/getrde601.html?h=software-dl.real.com&dc=12111301129&f=windows/RealPlayer10-5GOLD_bb.exe&p=RealOne+Player&oem=dlrhap_bb&tagtype=ie&type=dlrhap_bb
>>>> Clicked on run, downloaded and installed.
>>>>
>>>> Hope this helps
>>>>
>>>> Bill
>>>> "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:eiXyEjs9FHA.1184@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>>>> While you are at it, post the link here.
>>>>> --
>>>>> Andre
>>>>> Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com
>>>>> Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre
>>>>> http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
>>>>> FAQ for MS AntiSpy
>>>>> http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm
>>>>>
>>>>> "David Scheidt" <dscheidt@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>>>> news:urEci2r9FHA.2176@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>>>>>> The latest version installs on Windows x64 just fine...
>>>>>> - David Scheidt
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Rob Wilkens wrote:
>>>>>>> Anyone interested in trying to petition real to allow the real
>>>>>>> player to install on 64-bit windows.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Let's face it, the computer world is more than just windows, and to
>>>>>>> be
>>>>>>> stuck with a windows-only media player is ludicrous.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> -Rob

Rob
Thu Dec 01 18:39:27 CST 2005

I just download RealPlayer10-5GOLD.exe and lo, "RealPlayer Cannot be
installed on Windows XP 64-bit".

I'll try real alternative (is that helix player??) but I won't be happy
about it...

-rob
harrrrrumph

"David Scheidt" <dscheidt@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:urEci2r9FHA.2176@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> The latest version installs on Windows x64 just fine...
> - David Scheidt
>
> Rob Wilkens wrote:
>> Anyone interested in trying to petition real to allow the real player to
>> install on 64-bit windows.
>>
>> Let's face it, the computer world is more than just windows, and to be
>> stuck with a windows-only media player is ludicrous.
>>
>> -Rob

Rob
Thu Dec 01 18:42:28 CST 2005

You never had to have an Real subscription to use real player..

In fact they're making their core player code open source with that Helix
stuff...

The subscription is for the content they offer, kind of like msn's
subscription for the content microsoft offers.. What gets me is that
microsoft has the balls to ask for more money after you paid THEM for the
operating system. No one paid real for the player.

-Rob

"Charlie Russel - MVP" <charlie@mvKILLALLSPAMMERSps.org> wrote in message
news:umhCNjt9FHA.2640@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> But I never had to have an MSN subscription to use Media Player. And I
> still don't have an MSN sub.
>
> --
> Charlie.
> http://msmvps.com/xperts64
>
> Rob Wilkens wrote:
>> That's the way I feel about microsoft. They tried to force me into an
>> MSN
>> subscription -- now we have two msn subscriptions plus an msn radio
>> account.
>> -Rob
>>
>> "Charlie Russel - MVP" <charlie@mvKILLALLSPAMMERSps.org> wrote in message
>> news:O46kcQt9FHA.3804@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>>> Well, let me know how badly it mucks up your system. I used to be a firm
>>> believer in Real, and then when they started trying to force you into a
>>> subscription (THAT will be the day!), and it kept crashing my machine, I
>>> gave up on them as a bad idea all the way around. I'd be happy to hear
>>> that they'd improved.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Charlie.
>>> http://msmvps.com/xperts64
>>>
>>> Colin Barnhorst wrote:
>>>> Thanks.
>>>>
>>>>> I installed from here last week.
>>>>> http://forms.real.com/netzip/getrde601.html?h=software-dl.real.com&dc=12111301129&f=windows/RealPlayer10-5GOLD_bb.exe&p=RealOne+Player&oem=dlrhap_bb&tagtype=ie&type=dlrhap_bb
>>>>> Clicked on run, downloaded and installed.
>>>>>
>>>>> Hope this helps
>>>>>
>>>>> Bill
>>>>> "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>>>> news:eiXyEjs9FHA.1184@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>>>>> While you are at it, post the link here.
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> Andre
>>>>>> Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com
>>>>>> Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre
>>>>>> http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
>>>>>> FAQ for MS AntiSpy
>>>>>> http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "David Scheidt" <dscheidt@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:urEci2r9FHA.2176@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>> The latest version installs on Windows x64 just fine...
>>>>>>> - David Scheidt
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Rob Wilkens wrote:
>>>>>>>> Anyone interested in trying to petition real to allow the real
>>>>>>>> player to install on 64-bit windows.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Let's face it, the computer world is more than just windows, and to
>>>>>>>> be
>>>>>>>> stuck with a windows-only media player is ludicrous.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> -Rob
>
>

Andre
Thu Dec 01 18:42:30 CST 2005

Blame Wm D. :)
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"Rob Wilkens" <RobW@optonline.net> wrote in message
news:OMa1bjt9FHA.3020@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>I just download RealPlayer10-5GOLD.exe and lo, "RealPlayer Cannot be
>installed on Windows XP 64-bit".
>
> I'll try real alternative (is that helix player??) but I won't be happy
> about it...
>
> -rob
> harrrrrumph
>
> "David Scheidt" <dscheidt@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:urEci2r9FHA.2176@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>> The latest version installs on Windows x64 just fine...
>> - David Scheidt
>>
>> Rob Wilkens wrote:
>>> Anyone interested in trying to petition real to allow the real player to
>>> install on 64-bit windows.
>>>
>>> Let's face it, the computer world is more than just windows, and to be
>>> stuck with a windows-only media player is ludicrous.
>>>
>>> -Rob
>
>

Rob
Thu Dec 01 18:44:42 CST 2005

Which reminds me, I need real player to work for one key reason:

Real Rhapsody

Rhapsody player won't install in x64 windows because of a "DRM Installation
Error". I suspect it needs the real player to be installable to work, as I
guess it uses their technologies.

Rhapsody is a terriffic service, and I even heard in the news recently that
rhapsody is going to be providing service (radio-level) to msn.com or at
least their music site. Real and Microsoft, I read, had formed an unholy
alliance.

-Rob

"Charlie Russel - MVP" <charlie@mvKILLALLSPAMMERSps.org> wrote in message
news:umhCNjt9FHA.2640@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> But I never had to have an MSN subscription to use Media Player. And I
> still don't have an MSN sub.
>
> --
> Charlie.
> http://msmvps.com/xperts64
>
> Rob Wilkens wrote:
>> That's the way I feel about microsoft. They tried to force me into an
>> MSN
>> subscription -- now we have two msn subscriptions plus an msn radio
>> account.
>> -Rob
>>
>> "Charlie Russel - MVP" <charlie@mvKILLALLSPAMMERSps.org> wrote in message
>> news:O46kcQt9FHA.3804@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>>> Well, let me know how badly it mucks up your system. I used to be a firm
>>> believer in Real, and then when they started trying to force you into a
>>> subscription (THAT will be the day!), and it kept crashing my machine, I
>>> gave up on them as a bad idea all the way around. I'd be happy to hear
>>> that they'd improved.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Charlie.
>>> http://msmvps.com/xperts64
>>>
>>> Colin Barnhorst wrote:
>>>> Thanks.
>>>>
>>>>> I installed from here last week.
>>>>> http://forms.real.com/netzip/getrde601.html?h=software-dl.real.com&dc=12111301129&f=windows/RealPlayer10-5GOLD_bb.exe&p=RealOne+Player&oem=dlrhap_bb&tagtype=ie&type=dlrhap_bb
>>>>> Clicked on run, downloaded and installed.
>>>>>
>>>>> Hope this helps
>>>>>
>>>>> Bill
>>>>> "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>>>> news:eiXyEjs9FHA.1184@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>>>>> While you are at it, post the link here.
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> Andre
>>>>>> Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com
>>>>>> Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre
>>>>>> http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
>>>>>> FAQ for MS AntiSpy
>>>>>> http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "David Scheidt" <dscheidt@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:urEci2r9FHA.2176@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>> The latest version installs on Windows x64 just fine...
>>>>>>> - David Scheidt
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Rob Wilkens wrote:
>>>>>>>> Anyone interested in trying to petition real to allow the real
>>>>>>>> player to install on 64-bit windows.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Let's face it, the computer world is more than just windows, and to
>>>>>>>> be
>>>>>>>> stuck with a windows-only media player is ludicrous.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> -Rob
>
>

Andre
Thu Dec 01 18:59:10 CST 2005

That unholy alliance is your saviour when it comes to enjoying Real services
and technologies on x64.
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"Rob Wilkens" <RobW@optonline.net> wrote in message
news:uTSXXmt9FHA.3952@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> Which reminds me, I need real player to work for one key reason:
>
> Real Rhapsody
>
> Rhapsody player won't install in x64 windows because of a "DRM
> Installation Error". I suspect it needs the real player to be installable
> to work, as I guess it uses their technologies.
>
> Rhapsody is a terriffic service, and I even heard in the news recently
> that rhapsody is going to be providing service (radio-level) to msn.com or
> at least their music site. Real and Microsoft, I read, had formed an
> unholy alliance.
>
> -Rob
>
> "Charlie Russel - MVP" <charlie@mvKILLALLSPAMMERSps.org> wrote in message
> news:umhCNjt9FHA.2640@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>> But I never had to have an MSN subscription to use Media Player. And I
>> still don't have an MSN sub.
>>
>> --
>> Charlie.
>> http://msmvps.com/xperts64
>>
>> Rob Wilkens wrote:
>>> That's the way I feel about microsoft. They tried to force me into an
>>> MSN
>>> subscription -- now we have two msn subscriptions plus an msn radio
>>> account.
>>> -Rob
>>>
>>> "Charlie Russel - MVP" <charlie@mvKILLALLSPAMMERSps.org> wrote in
>>> message
>>> news:O46kcQt9FHA.3804@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>>>> Well, let me know how badly it mucks up your system. I used to be a
>>>> firm
>>>> believer in Real, and then when they started trying to force you into a
>>>> subscription (THAT will be the day!), and it kept crashing my machine,
>>>> I
>>>> gave up on them as a bad idea all the way around. I'd be happy to hear
>>>> that they'd improved.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Charlie.
>>>> http://msmvps.com/xperts64
>>>>
>>>> Colin Barnhorst wrote:
>>>>> Thanks.
>>>>>
>>>>>> I installed from here last week.
>>>>>> http://forms.real.com/netzip/getrde601.html?h=software-dl.real.com&dc=12111301129&f=windows/RealPlayer10-5GOLD_bb.exe&p=RealOne+Player&oem=dlrhap_bb&tagtype=ie&type=dlrhap_bb
>>>>>> Clicked on run, downloaded and installed.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hope this helps
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Bill
>>>>>> "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:eiXyEjs9FHA.1184@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>> While you are at it, post the link here.
>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>> Andre
>>>>>>> Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com
>>>>>>> Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre
>>>>>>> http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
>>>>>>> FAQ for MS AntiSpy
>>>>>>> http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "David Scheidt" <dscheidt@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>>>>>> news:urEci2r9FHA.2176@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>> The latest version installs on Windows x64 just fine...
>>>>>>>> - David Scheidt
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Rob Wilkens wrote:
>>>>>>>>> Anyone interested in trying to petition real to allow the real
>>>>>>>>> player to install on 64-bit windows.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Let's face it, the computer world is more than just windows, and
>>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>> be
>>>>>>>>> stuck with a windows-only media player is ludicrous.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> -Rob
>>
>>
>
>

Rob
Thu Dec 01 19:16:28 CST 2005

Then let us pray...
-Rob
"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:OVeddut9FHA.252@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> That unholy alliance is your saviour when it comes to enjoying Real
> services and technologies on x64.
> --
> Andre
> Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com
> Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre
> http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
> FAQ for MS AntiSpy http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm
>
> "Rob Wilkens" <RobW@optonline.net> wrote in message
> news:uTSXXmt9FHA.3952@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
>> Which reminds me, I need real player to work for one key reason:
>>
>> Real Rhapsody
>>
>> Rhapsody player won't install in x64 windows because of a "DRM
>> Installation Error". I suspect it needs the real player to be
>> installable to work, as I guess it uses their technologies.
>>
>> Rhapsody is a terriffic service, and I even heard in the news recently
>> that rhapsody is going to be providing service (radio-level) to msn.com
>> or at least their music site. Real and Microsoft, I read, had formed an
>> unholy alliance.
>>
>> -Rob
>>
>> "Charlie Russel - MVP" <charlie@mvKILLALLSPAMMERSps.org> wrote in message
>> news:umhCNjt9FHA.2640@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>>> But I never had to have an MSN subscription to use Media Player. And I
>>> still don't have an MSN sub.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Charlie.
>>> http://msmvps.com/xperts64
>>>
>>> Rob Wilkens wrote:
>>>> That's the way I feel about microsoft. They tried to force me into an
>>>> MSN
>>>> subscription -- now we have two msn subscriptions plus an msn radio
>>>> account.
>>>> -Rob
>>>>
>>>> "Charlie Russel - MVP" <charlie@mvKILLALLSPAMMERSps.org> wrote in
>>>> message
>>>> news:O46kcQt9FHA.3804@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Well, let me know how badly it mucks up your system. I used to be a
>>>>> firm
>>>>> believer in Real, and then when they started trying to force you into
>>>>> a
>>>>> subscription (THAT will be the day!), and it kept crashing my machine,
>>>>> I
>>>>> gave up on them as a bad idea all the way around. I'd be happy to hear
>>>>> that they'd improved.
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Charlie.
>>>>> http://msmvps.com/xperts64
>>>>>
>>>>> Colin Barnhorst wrote:
>>>>>> Thanks.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I installed from here last week.
>>>>>>> http://forms.real.com/netzip/getrde601.html?h=software-dl.real.com&dc=12111301129&f=windows/RealPlayer10-5GOLD_bb.exe&p=RealOne+Player&oem=dlrhap_bb&tagtype=ie&type=dlrhap_bb
>>>>>>> Clicked on run, downloaded and installed.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Hope this helps
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Bill
>>>>>>> "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in
>>>>>>> message
>>>>>>> news:eiXyEjs9FHA.1184@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>> While you are at it, post the link here.
>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>> Andre
>>>>>>>> Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com
>>>>>>>> Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre
>>>>>>>> http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
>>>>>>>> FAQ for MS AntiSpy
>>>>>>>> http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> "David Scheidt" <dscheidt@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>>>>>>> news:urEci2r9FHA.2176@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>>> The latest version installs on Windows x64 just fine...
>>>>>>>>> - David Scheidt
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Rob Wilkens wrote:
>>>>>>>>>> Anyone interested in trying to petition real to allow the real
>>>>>>>>>> player to install on 64-bit windows.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Let's face it, the computer world is more than just windows, and
>>>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>>> be
>>>>>>>>>> stuck with a windows-only media player is ludicrous.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> -Rob
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

Wm
Thu Dec 01 19:39:21 CST 2005

Rhapsody 2 will install but not the new 3 versions.
I have Rhapsody 2 working, burns disc etc. but I'm waiting for when they
force an upgrade to 3.

Bill
"Rob Wilkens" <RobW@optonline.net> wrote in message
news:uTSXXmt9FHA.3952@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> Which reminds me, I need real player to work for one key reason:
>
> Real Rhapsody
>
> Rhapsody player won't install in x64 windows because of a "DRM
> Installation Error". I suspect it needs the real player to be installable
> to work, as I guess it uses their technologies.
>
> Rhapsody is a terriffic service, and I even heard in the news recently
> that rhapsody is going to be providing service (radio-level) to msn.com or
> at least their music site. Real and Microsoft, I read, had formed an
> unholy alliance.
>
> -Rob
>
> "Charlie Russel - MVP" <charlie@mvKILLALLSPAMMERSps.org> wrote in message
> news:umhCNjt9FHA.2640@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>> But I never had to have an MSN subscription to use Media Player. And I
>> still don't have an MSN sub.
>>
>> --
>> Charlie.
>> http://msmvps.com/xperts64
>>
>> Rob Wilkens wrote:
>>> That's the way I feel about microsoft. They tried to force me into an
>>> MSN
>>> subscription -- now we have two msn subscriptions plus an msn radio
>>> account.
>>> -Rob
>>>
>>> "Charlie Russel - MVP" <charlie@mvKILLALLSPAMMERSps.org> wrote in
>>> message
>>> news:O46kcQt9FHA.3804@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>>>> Well, let me know how badly it mucks up your system. I used to be a
>>>> firm
>>>> believer in Real, and then when they started trying to force you into a
>>>> subscription (THAT will be the day!), and it kept crashing my machine,
>>>> I
>>>> gave up on them as a bad idea all the way around. I'd be happy to hear
>>>> that they'd improved.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Charlie.
>>>> http://msmvps.com/xperts64
>>>>
>>>> Colin Barnhorst wrote:
>>>>> Thanks.
>>>>>
>>>>>> I installed from here last week.
>>>>>> http://forms.real.com/netzip/getrde601.html?h=software-dl.real.com&dc=12111301129&f=windows/RealPlayer10-5GOLD_bb.exe&p=RealOne+Player&oem=dlrhap_bb&tagtype=ie&type=dlrhap_bb
>>>>>> Clicked on run, downloaded and installed.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hope this helps
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Bill
>>>>>> "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:eiXyEjs9FHA.1184@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>> While you are at it, post the link here.
>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>> Andre
>>>>>>> Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com
>>>>>>> Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre
>>>>>>> http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
>>>>>>> FAQ for MS AntiSpy
>>>>>>> http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "David Scheidt" <dscheidt@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>>>>>> news:urEci2r9FHA.2176@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>> The latest version installs on Windows x64 just fine...
>>>>>>>> - David Scheidt
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Rob Wilkens wrote:
>>>>>>>>> Anyone interested in trying to petition real to allow the real
>>>>>>>>> player to install on 64-bit windows.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Let's face it, the computer world is more than just windows, and
>>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>> be
>>>>>>>>> stuck with a windows-only media player is ludicrous.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> -Rob
>>
>>
>
>

Wm
Thu Dec 01 19:43:45 CST 2005

You don't download you do a "web install" just like the instructions on the
page say. This has worked for me for a long time.

Bill
"Rob Wilkens" <RobW@optonline.net> wrote in message
news:OMa1bjt9FHA.3020@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>I just download RealPlayer10-5GOLD.exe and lo, "RealPlayer Cannot be
>installed on Windows XP 64-bit".
>
> I'll try real alternative (is that helix player??) but I won't be happy
> about it...
>
> -rob
> harrrrrumph
>
> "David Scheidt" <dscheidt@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:urEci2r9FHA.2176@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>> The latest version installs on Windows x64 just fine...
>> - David Scheidt
>>
>> Rob Wilkens wrote:
>>> Anyone interested in trying to petition real to allow the real player to
>>> install on 64-bit windows.
>>>
>>> Let's face it, the computer world is more than just windows, and to be
>>> stuck with a windows-only media player is ludicrous.
>>>
>>> -Rob
>
>

Mark
Fri Dec 02 02:12:39 CST 2005

On Thu, 01 Dec 2005 20:31:36 -0000, Rob Wilkens <RobW@optonline.net> wrote:

> Anyone interested in trying to petition real to allow the real player to
> install on 64-bit windows.
>
> Let's face it, the computer world is more than just windows, and to be
> stuck
> with a windows-only media player is ludicrous.
>
> -Rob
>
>


No, I'm glad that that bloat infested pile of dung, that is RealPlayer
does not work on x64, good riddance....

LDJ
Fri Dec 02 04:09:44 CST 2005

Hello Rob!

I just saw your msg. I have recently posted a msg, with an attachment of
a Realplayer version which works with WinXP64, on PlanetAMD64. If you
still want Realplayer, you can read this thread:

http://www.planetamd64.com/index.php?showtopic=14888&st=0&p=149258&#entry149258

Or just download the file:

http://www.planetamd64.com/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=2123


Kind Regards
LDJ

Rob Wilkens wrote:

> I just download RealPlayer10-5GOLD.exe and lo, "RealPlayer Cannot be
> installed on Windows XP 64-bit".
>
> I'll try real alternative (is that helix player??) but I won't be happy
> about it...
>
> -rob
> harrrrrumph
>
> "David Scheidt" <dscheidt@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:urEci2r9FHA.2176@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>
>>The latest version installs on Windows x64 just fine...
>>- David Scheidt
>>
>>Rob Wilkens wrote:
>>
>>>Anyone interested in trying to petition real to allow the real player to
>>>install on 64-bit windows.
>>>
>>>Let's face it, the computer world is more than just windows, and to be
>>>stuck with a windows-only media player is ludicrous.
>>>
>>>-Rob
>
>
>

David
Fri Dec 02 06:33:34 CST 2005

Colin Barnhorst wrote:
> Great. What is the version number?
>
Version 10.5
Build 6.0.12.1235

Andre
Fri Dec 02 07:33:41 CST 2005

I personally consider it a waste of time when there is a feature Media
Player already built into Windows.
--
Andre
Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com
Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre
http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
FAQ for MS AntiSpy http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm

"Mark Gillespie" <mark.gillespie@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:op.s05c3de1j2q9yy@xpdesktop64...
> On Thu, 01 Dec 2005 20:31:36 -0000, Rob Wilkens <RobW@optonline.net>
> wrote:
>
>> Anyone interested in trying to petition real to allow the real player to
>> install on 64-bit windows.
>>
>> Let's face it, the computer world is more than just windows, and to be
>> stuck
>> with a windows-only media player is ludicrous.
>>
>> -Rob
>>
>>
>
>
> No, I'm glad that that bloat infested pile of dung, that is RealPlayer
> does not work on x64, good riddance....

Dennis
Fri Dec 02 08:37:21 CST 2005

I'm another person who considers Real Player to be a drag on a machine. Many
times I've found it running in the background on machines that were
mysteriously crashing. Disabling it usually fixes the problem. I don't like
how it assumes you want it running all the time just because you use it now
and again. Nothing wrong with it when you need it, but I want it to be off
when I'm done...

"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:%23f1TFU09FHA.1332@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> I personally consider it a waste of time when there is a feature Media
> Player already built into Windows.
> --
> Andre
> Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com
> Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre
> http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
> FAQ for MS AntiSpy http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm
>
> "Mark Gillespie" <mark.gillespie@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:op.s05c3de1j2q9yy@xpdesktop64...
> > On Thu, 01 Dec 2005 20:31:36 -0000, Rob Wilkens <RobW@optonline.net>
> > wrote:
> >
> >> Anyone interested in trying to petition real to allow the real player
to
> >> install on 64-bit windows.
> >>
> >> Let's face it, the computer world is more than just windows, and to be
> >> stuck
> >> with a windows-only media player is ludicrous.
> >>
> >> -Rob
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> > No, I'm glad that that bloat infested pile of dung, that is RealPlayer
> > does not work on x64, good riddance....
>
>

Mark
Fri Dec 02 14:43:39 CST 2005

On Fri, 02 Dec 2005 14:37:21 -0000, Dennis Gordon <bixster@prodigy.net>
wrote:

> I'm another person who considers Real Player to be a drag on a machine.
> Many
> times I've found it running in the background on machines that were
> mysteriously crashing. Disabling it usually fixes the problem. I don't
> like
> how it assumes you want it running all the time just because you use it
> now
> and again. Nothing wrong with it when you need it, but I want it to be
> off
> when I'm done...

There seems to be a trend that many companies now play with. You
application becomes large and bloated, so the fix, make a startup
"speed-up" launcher, that loads all the DLL's into memory, so when your
user runs the program, they are amazed by how fast it starts. Little do
they know, it's been sat there all this time, using 50MB of their memory,
just in-case they want to run Acrobat Reader/Real Player/Microsoft
Office/One of the other culprits.

Dennis
Sat Dec 03 15:04:14 CST 2005

Quick Time is another one that gives me fits. I have a dial up at home, and
I randomly get nags from QT about upgrading or connecting to a server or
whatever, when I'm not on line. Sometimes I'll get half a dozen pop ups
before it gives up. I appreciate the occasional nag, but I don't need it
every 10 seconds...

>
> There seems to be a trend that many companies now play with. You
> application becomes large and bloated, so the fix, make a startup
> "speed-up" launcher, that loads all the DLL's into memory, so when your
> user runs the program, they are amazed by how fast it starts. Little do
> they know, it's been sat there all this time, using 50MB of their memory,
> just in-case they want to run Acrobat Reader/Real Player/Microsoft
> Office/One of the other culprits.

Patrick
Sat Dec 03 15:16:27 CST 2005

You can disable it's ability to automatically check for updates
as well as stop it from starting with windows & remove the stupid
icon from the system tray.
And I couldn't agree more - it is a pain in the ass - but then again,
"free" crap is usually just that: crap.


"Dennis Gordon" <bixster@prodigy.net> wrote in message
news:uBwdg0E%23FHA.3568@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> Quick Time is another one that gives me fits. I have a dial up at home,
and
> I randomly get nags from QT about upgrading or connecting to a server or
> whatever, when I'm not on line. Sometimes I'll get half a dozen pop ups
> before it gives up. I appreciate the occasional nag, but I don't need it
> every 10 seconds...
>
> >
> > There seems to be a trend that many companies now play with. You
> > application becomes large and bloated, so the fix, make a startup
> > "speed-up" launcher, that loads all the DLL's into memory, so when your
> > user runs the program, they are amazed by how fast it starts. Little do
> > they know, it's been sat there all this time, using 50MB of their
memory,
> > just in-case they want to run Acrobat Reader/Real Player/Microsoft
> > Office/One of the other culprits.
>
>

Rob
Sat Dec 03 15:35:27 CST 2005

I sign in to my real.com account (since I used to be a paying member and
have access to the Gold version)...

Then click Download real player 10 (it's 10.5 actually)...

I see no mention of a web install unless it was added in the last 36 hours.

-Rob


"Wm D. Christensen" <reyede@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:%23y2LcHu9FHA.2120@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> You don't download you do a "web install" just like the instructions on
> the page say. This has worked for me for a long time.
>
> Bill
> "Rob Wilkens" <RobW@optonline.net> wrote in message
> news:OMa1bjt9FHA.3020@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>>I just download RealPlayer10-5GOLD.exe and lo, "RealPlayer Cannot be
>>installed on Windows XP 64-bit".
>>
>> I'll try real alternative (is that helix player??) but I won't be happy
>> about it...
>>
>> -rob
>> harrrrrumph
>>
>> "David Scheidt" <dscheidt@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:urEci2r9FHA.2176@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>>> The latest version installs on Windows x64 just fine...
>>> - David Scheidt
>>>
>>> Rob Wilkens wrote:
>>>> Anyone interested in trying to petition real to allow the real player
>>>> to install on 64-bit windows.
>>>>
>>>> Let's face it, the computer world is more than just windows, and to be
>>>> stuck with a windows-only media player is ludicrous.
>>>>
>>>> -Rob
>>
>>
>
>

Rob
Sat Dec 03 15:38:36 CST 2005

.. which for me, installs but doesn't run. Who knows, maybe a reboot 'll
fix it... I'll try later.

-Rob


"LDJ" <ldj@nospam.dk> wrote in message
news:ev3xHiy9FHA.2192@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> Hello Rob!
>
> I just saw your msg. I have recently posted a msg, with an attachment of a
> Realplayer version which works with WinXP64, on PlanetAMD64. If you still
> want Realplayer, you can read this thread:
>
> http://www.planetamd64.com/index.php?showtopic=14888&st=0&p=149258&#entry149258
>
> Or just download the file:
>
> http://www.planetamd64.com/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=2123
>
>
> Kind Regards
> LDJ
>
> Rob Wilkens wrote:
>
>> I just download RealPlayer10-5GOLD.exe and lo, "RealPlayer Cannot be
>> installed on Windows XP 64-bit".
>>
>> I'll try real alternative (is that helix player??) but I won't be happy
>> about it...
>>
>> -rob
>> harrrrrumph
>>
>> "David Scheidt" <dscheidt@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:urEci2r9FHA.2176@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>>
>>>The latest version installs on Windows x64 just fine...
>>>- David Scheidt
>>>
>>>Rob Wilkens wrote:
>>>
>>>>Anyone interested in trying to petition real to allow the real player to
>>>>install on 64-bit windows.
>>>>
>>>>Let's face it, the computer world is more than just windows, and to be
>>>>stuck with a windows-only media player is ludicrous.
>>>>
>>>>-Rob
>>
>>

Rob
Sat Dec 03 15:42:43 CST 2005

Err...

Pardon my stupidity, but isn't that what microsoft does by including the
player files in the O.S. so it slows down your boot time by THAT MUCH MORE
every time you boot the computer.

-Rob

"Mark Gillespie" <mark.gillespie@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:op.s06bu1kpj2q9yy@xpdesktop64...
> On Fri, 02 Dec 2005 14:37:21 -0000, Dennis Gordon <bixster@prodigy.net>
> wrote:
>
>> I'm another person who considers Real Player to be a drag on a machine.
>> Many
>> times I've found it running in the background on machines that were
>> mysteriously crashing. Disabling it usually fixes the problem. I don't
>> like
>> how it assumes you want it running all the time just because you use it
>> now
>> and again. Nothing wrong with it when you need it, but I want it to be
>> off
>> when I'm done...
>
> There seems to be a trend that many companies now play with. You
> application becomes large and bloated, so the fix, make a startup
> "speed-up" launcher, that loads all the DLL's into memory, so when your
> user runs the program, they are amazed by how fast it starts. Little do
> they know, it's been sat there all this time, using 50MB of their memory,
> just in-case they want to run Acrobat Reader/Real Player/Microsoft
> Office/One of the other culprits.

Rob
Sat Dec 03 15:41:51 CST 2005

To those complaining about Windows Media Player being the only one required
player..

Maybe some day but...

For example, if I go to cyber.playboy.com the video download formats are
either QuickTime or Real Player. There's no option for windows media
player. Actually, I think some of their services stream some video content
using Macromedia Flash, but nope, that's not supported in x64 either (well,
unless you use a 32-bit browser).


-Rob

Rob
Sat Dec 03 15:44:59 CST 2005

the only problem I sometimes have with quicktime is it complains files
aren't there when I run it by hand. Poking around in the apple support
forums, It turns out microsoft's wonderful 'recent documents' list is
including documents from CDs, floppies, or in my case it was a camera memory
card reader which didn't have media inserted. No reason the software should
have been poking around in those files, but since they were in recent
documents -- eh, it tried. And failed, repeatedly over and over again.

-Rob
"Patrick" <juspatrick58_hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:OVTsi6E%23FHA.140@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> You can disable it's ability to automatically check for updates
> as well as stop it from starting with windows & remove the stupid
> icon from the system tray.
> And I couldn't agree more - it is a pain in the ass - but then again,
> "free" crap is usually just that: crap.
>
>
> "Dennis Gordon" <bixster@prodigy.net> wrote in message
> news:uBwdg0E%23FHA.3568@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
>> Quick Time is another one that gives me fits. I have a dial up at home,
> and
>> I randomly get nags from QT about upgrading or connecting to a server or
>> whatever, when I'm not on line. Sometimes I'll get half a dozen pop ups
>> before it gives up. I appreciate the occasional nag, but I don't need it
>> every 10 seconds...
>>
>> >
>> > There seems to be a trend that many companies now play with. You
>> > application becomes large and bloated, so the fix, make a startup
>> > "speed-up" launcher, that loads all the DLL's into memory, so when your
>> > user runs the program, they are amazed by how fast it starts. Little
>> > do
>> > they know, it's been sat there all this time, using 50MB of their
> memory,
>> > just in-case they want to run Acrobat Reader/Real Player/Microsoft
>> > Office/One of the other culprits.
>>
>>
>
>

Patrick
Sat Dec 03 16:06:52 CST 2005

I say get rid of them both!
http://www.free-codecs.com/download/QuickTime_Alternative.htm
and
http://www.free-codecs.com/download/Real_Alternative.htm


"Rob Wilkens" <RobW@optonline.net> wrote in message
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> the only problem I sometimes have with quicktime is it complains files
> aren't there when I run it by hand. Poking around in the apple support
> forums, It turns out microsoft's wonderful 'recent documents' list is
> including documents from CDs, floppies, or in my case it was a camera
memory
> card reader which didn't have media inserted. No reason the software
should
> have been poking around in those files, but since they were in recent
> documents -- eh, it tried. And failed, repeatedly over and over again.
>
> -Rob
> "Patrick" <juspatrick58_hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:OVTsi6E%23FHA.140@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > You can disable it's ability to automatically check for updates
> > as well as stop it from starting with windows & remove the stupid
> > icon from the system tray.
> > And I couldn't agree more - it is a pain in the ass - but then again,
> > "free" crap is usually just that: crap.
> >
> >
> > "Dennis Gordon" <bixster@prodigy.net> wrote in message
> > news:uBwdg0E%23FHA.3568@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> >> Quick Time is another one that gives me fits. I have a dial up at home,
> > and
> >> I randomly get nags from QT about upgrading or connecting to a server
or
> >> whatever, when I'm not on line. Sometimes I'll get half a dozen pop ups
> >> before it gives up. I appreciate the occasional nag, but I don't need
it
> >> every 10 seconds...
> >>
> >> >
> >> > There seems to be a trend that many companies now play with. You
> >> > application becomes large and bloated, so the fix, make a startup
> >> > "speed-up" launcher, that loads all the D