I run RealAudio and MediaPlayer with no problems. I don't understand the comment about being bugged by the RealAudio people. I only run the free product and have not had this experience.

btw - With over 25 years experience in the computer field I know how to set up my environment. MicroSoft is not much of an operating system. Also, the PC was developed by IBM. MicroSoft had nothing to do with it.