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June 24th, 2007 18:00

Is Real Player Download safe?

Since my VISTA 32bit transfer from MCE SP-2 I could not play internet Radio stations such as BBC ect.
I came across Real Player Download version 6.0.12.1483 of Real Player 10.5. It is a free down load and informs that will be VISTA 32 OS compatible.
 
I wish to know if it would be safe to down load so that I could play Internet Radio Stations?
Will this have any ill effects on VISTA built Windows Media Player? It is a shame that windows media player is not able to play internet radio stations!!:smileymad:
snow

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June 24th, 2007 19:00

Yes it's safe I have it. One thing though, disable Tk Bell exe from your startup programs. It's RealPlayer's media browser that eats ram. It's available when you need it but will try to run all the time.

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June 24th, 2007 19:00

Hi kpo127,
Thanks for that.
Well on another issue: I noticed your system with "16xDVD+-RW Hitachi HL-DT-ST GSA-H31N".
 
Now Mine is
Model: HL-DT-STDVD+-RW GSA-H31N
Manufacturer not to be seen anywhere? How did you find out yours as Hitachi?
 
Thanking you
Snow

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June 24th, 2007 19:00

snowshine,
 
I can't answer your question as I try to avoid Real Player where possible.
 
For listening to the BBC live, I can recommend a gadget for your sidebar, BBC Radio Player, available here:
 
There are also plenty of other Radio Players in the Windows Live Gallery (some better than others) that cover a wider range of stations.
 
If you want to listen to the BBC archived shows, I have no problems with those either.  I am not sure whether I had to install Vista Codec Pack first or not. http://www.jtow.net/users/triess/ 
Then you can install Media Player Classic and associate it with .ram files if you want to listen in a standalone player and create favourites etc.
 
I certainly don't have any problems listening to Internet radio stations.  I will admit that I have to use a mixture of WMP, MPC & Zoom Player to cover all formats.
 
Hope that helps and that someone else may be able to answer your original question.

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June 24th, 2007 20:00

It should be the same as mine, that's just how I put it in my signature. Anyway,
Go to Dell Support
Warranty Information
Enter service tag
Shows you your origional system configuration, current configuration, and other good stuff. Check under hardware tab.
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