Preferences: General

Use General preferences to customize RealPlayer's general behavior during each session.

Option		Description
Window Resizing		(Default: On) When selected, RealPlayer will automatically resize the video screen to the original content size, each time you play a new video clip.
Recent Clips		(Default:10) When selected, a history of the clips you have played will appear in the File menu (up to 30 clips). To turn off this option and delete the current history, select 0. Clear recent clips when player quits: When selected, the clip history is deleted every time you close RealPlayer. Note: Disabling this feature or clearing the list will also remove any video settings and position markers associated with those clips.
Automatic Updates		Choose how often you want AutoUpdate to contact RealNetworks for information about software updates. RealPlayer will contact RealNetworks only while RealPlayer is running. (Default: Monthly) When enabled, AutoUpdate will periodically prompt you for confirmation, then download and install new updates. When Manually is selected, you must use Check for Update in the RealPlayer menu to check for new software.
Real Guide		(Default: On)Opens the Player Browser when you open RealPlayer.
Logging		(Default: Off) When selected, RealPlayer records playback information to the Console window. (Located in Applications/Utilities/Console.)

Note: When performing an Automatic Update, your computer will communicate with RealNetworks to determine which updates are needed or available. See RealNetworks' Privacy Policy for details.

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