Preferences: Connection > Internet

Option

Description

Settings

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 (bitrateA measure of how many bits (units of information) describe each sound in an audio file. A low bit rate means lower sound quality and a smaller file size, while a high bit rate means better sound quality and larger files., error rate, etc.) to the RealServerAny Internet server running RealServer software, used to provide streaming media of any kind. and its 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, clear this box.

Send RealPlayer GUID ... (Default: Off) Check this setting (On) to access secured content. This allows a GUIDGlobally Unique Identifier (GUID), an alphanumeric identifier used in the RealPlayer to allow access to content for authorized viewers. The GUID is disabled by default and is only enabled if you turn on the feature in Preferences. A GUID is randomly generated by the RealPlayer during installation. A GUID is used to indicate a unique installation of a product, and is found in many popular software applications to be sent to a RealServer, identifying you as someone who should have access. After viewing the secured content, you can turn the setting off again by clearing this box. This preference is optional for non secured content.

Send configuration info... (Default: On) RealNetworks can offer you more accurate solutions to problems you may encounter if it has configuration information about your RealPlayer. While this information is not required to process error messages, it is recommended that you leave this option enabled so that we can offer you the best possible assistance.

Enable RealPlayer Cookies (Default: On) When enabled, RealPlayer cookies store information about previous media sessions. This information allows content providers to customize your experience and provide better connectivity.

Enable HTML Clip Info (Default: On) Allows HTML-formatted information to be stored and displayed in Clip Info.

Allow web sites to add items to Now Playing (Default: On) Properly programmed web sites can place clips directly into the Now Playing queue.

Script Commands

Clear List: Clear the list of web sites that you had previously allowed to use scripted commands, such as javascript and other automatic actions.

Registered Location

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

Media Browser Settings

Change Settings... Opens the Internet Properties dialog of your web browser. Changes you make there to the browser preferences are saved and stay in effect after you close RealPlayer.