Real Player uses 100% CPU

Question

When I click on "my library", then "all media", real player freezes and takes 100% cpu.

Any workaround?

Ah, I've found the source of the problem. Realplayer is what is called in the technical term: crapware. — Macha, Sep 22 '09 at 19:33

th3dude · Accepted Answer · 2009-09-23T14:35:10.450

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Well, you didn't provide us much information. But the best thing to do is to do a complete uninstall ~~and reinstall~~.

My next suggestion is to avoid RealPlayer like the plague.

Try VLC instead.

edited Sep 23 '09 at 14:35

answered Sep 22 '09 at 18:02

th3dude

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yep,realplayer isn't used much these days,it's too bloated – Mahmoud Hossam Sep 22 '09 at 18:11
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RealPlayer is just a piece of *Insert proper word here* . And If I don't made a mistake, he now come with spyware... But I'm not sure on this point. – Marc-Andre R. Sep 22 '09 at 18:18
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The plague can be cured with relative ease these days - the memories of realplayer still haunt me 10 years later. Avoid. – Phoshi Sep 22 '09 at 20:21
So just omit the "and reinstall" part :-) – user12099 Sep 23 '09 at 08:46
@stefan How's that? :) – th3dude Sep 23 '09 at 14:35
That's more like it :) – Phoshi Sep 23 '09 at 14:41

score 2 · Answer 2 · answered Sep 22 '09 at 18:54

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Workaround:

1) Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs

2) Select RealPlayer

3) Click "Remove"

answered Sep 22 '09 at 18:54

Matias Nino

No votes for humor? Sheesh! – Matias Nino Sep 22 '09 at 19:48
This isn't humour, it's actually good advice! – Rich Bradshaw Oct 22 '09 at 21:27

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