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Preferences: Internet Settings

These settings determine when and what information is sent over the internet.

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Internet Settings

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Choose to enable (select) or disable (clear) any of the behaviors listed below:

Send Connection Quality data... (Default: On) RealPlayer monitors your internet connection during data transfer and sends connection information (for example: bit-rate, error rate) to the RealServer and content providers. Sharing this data helps content providers refine their methods and improve the quality of their content. If you do not wish to share your information with content providers, uncheck this box.

Send the RealPlayer unique ID (GUID)..(Default: Off)  Check this setting (On) to allow a GUID to be sent to a RealServer. This is similar to Connection Quality data, above.

Enable Cookies (Default: On) Cookies store and transmit information that allows viewing of secure content or premium features, such as RadioPass and SuperPass. This preference is optional for non-secured content.

Registered Location

Use this setting to tell RealNetworks your current physical location. By having accurate information, RealNetworks can better customize its service to you.

Web Browser Settings

Allow RealMedia content to link... (Default: On): Allows the browser to open links embedded in an audio or video stream, such as links to additional information about a news story.

Use RealPlayer browser windows... (Default: On): When selected, all pages opened by media presentations will open in the Player Browser.