Re: RealPlayer is attempting to access the internet

From: Robert Moir (bofh_at_mvps.org)
Date: 07/29/04 

Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2004 08:41:05 +0100

Alex wrote:
> A google search reveals various web sites claiming BOTH
> windows media player and real player have spyware. who to
> believe?

Both? Depends on your definition of spyware, depends on what version of the
products the sites are looking at.

Relevant Pages

  • Re: RealPlayer is attempting to access the internet
    ... windows media player and real player have spyware. ... >I've had no spyware directly attributable to RealPlayer. ... Some want to get updates (Ad-aware, ...
    (microsoft.public.security)
  • Have I a virus?
    ... I can't start windows media player. ... clicking on a media player file, ... times in the past for similar problems with spyware) the ...
    (microsoft.public.security.virus)
  • Re: Problem with the file
    ... What spyware does it install? ... either have a virus or a spyware app on the system doing it. ... Chris Lanier ... > I'm having trouble with my Windows Media Player and was hoping I could ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsmedia.player)
  • Re: Windows Media player
    ... > for some reason the windows media player keeps popping up. ... > crazy. ... Check your system for spyware that may be initiating programs like this. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsmedia.player)