As I said DaveO - grasping at straws.

Another straw:

In IE at the Tools button, there's a choice called "Manage Add-ons." There should be a similar function in other browsers.

If something has been added to "redirect" your browser it likely would be a "browser helper object," a "browser extension," or a "toolbar," all of which are supposed to be shown there if they're turned on. I have one "legitimate" entry for a Real Player browser extension, but it doesn't cause the problem you describe.

Since you're seeing an unwanted behaviour, the "program" that causes it - if it's not actually coming from the standard Real Player - would most likely be hidden and wouldn't show there, although the "tool it came with" might; but it might be worth a look to see if there's anything unexpected running.

John