How to off annoying wmp9 startup

[mystvearn]

wehenever I start wmp9- it downloads content off the internet. I do not want this automatic download. I have tried working offline in i-but then IE gets turn offline also. How to overcome this. Sometimes the loads are slow.

[Statica]

Start WMP > TOOLS > OPTIONS
In the player tab:
Change the check for updates to Once a month
and Uncheck the option for 'Start player in Media Guide'
and uncheck 'Connect to the Internet'

[rave]

nice tip.....i wanted to do that also.thx

[mystvearn]

It works. thanks. now I am sane...hehe:D