Downloading RealPlayer

Download Instructions for Internet Explorer

1. Go to http://www.real.com/ and click on in the upper right hand corner. This brings you to a secondary page where you need to click on "Download the Free RealPlayer" in the lower right-hand corner.
2. RealPlayer will automatically start to download.
   • If a security warning is displayed, select “Yes.”
3. RealOne Install Wizard opens and prompts you to customize install:
   • Choose "Express Install" and click “Next.”
   • Accept licensing agreement.
4. Installation begins on your computer.
5. You will be asked to designate RealPlayer as your default media player for a variety of media types.
   • Select which types of files you would like to automatically open in RealPlayer.
   • Click "Finish."
6. Finalize the installation process:
   • Sign in: enter your email address and create a password.
   • Select "Basic Set up" for free player.

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Download Instructions for Mozilla

1. Go to http://www.real.com/ and click on in the upper right hand corner. This brings you to a secondary page where you need to click on "Download the Free RealPlayer" in the lower right-hand corner.
2. The “Save as…” window opens. Select “Desktop” from the pull down menu and click on the “Save” button.
3. Go to your Desktop and double click on the icon labeled, “RealPlayer V2 GOLD.”
4. RealOne Install Wizard opens and prompts you to customize install:
   • Choose "Express Install" and click “Next.”
   • Accept licensing agreement.
5. Installation begins on your computer.
6. You will be asked to designate RealPlayer as your default media player for a variety of media types.
   • Select which types of files you would like to automatically open in RealPlayer.
   • Click "Finish."
7. You will be asked to restart your computer.
8. After restarting, you will be asked to finalize the installation process:
   • Sign in: enter your email address and create a password.
   • Select "Basic Set up" for free player.

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Download Instructions for Netscape

1. Go to http://www.real.com/ and click on in the upper right hand corner. This brings you to a secondary page where you need to click on "Download the Free RealPlayer" in the lower right-hand corner.
2. The “Save as…” window opens. Select “Desktop” from the pull down menu and click on the “Save” button.
3. Go to your Desktop and double click on the icon labeled, “RealPlayer V2 GOLD.”
4. RealOne Install Wizard opens and prompts you to customize install:
   • Choose "Express Install" and click “Next.”
   • Accept licensing agreement.
5. Installation begins on your computer.
6. You will be asked to designate RealPlayer as your default media player for a variety of media types.
   • Select which types of files you would like to automatically open in RealPlayer.
   • Click "Finish."
7. Finalize the installation process:
   • Sign in: enter your email address and create a password.
   • Select "Basic Set up" for free player.

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Download Instructions for Mac OS

1. First, ensure that your Macintosh meets the minimum system requirements for installation:
   • Mac OS 10.1.1 or later.
   • 128 MB Ram.
   • G3, G4, Mac OS X compatible.
   • Internet Explorer 5.1 or later or Netscape 6.2 or later.
   • If your computer does not meet these minimum requirements, you might be able to install RealPlayer, but it may not operate properly and will not be supported.
2. Delete any previous versions of RealPlayer or RealPlayer.
   • Before downloading the latest RealPlayer, delete any existing versions of RealPlayer or RealPlayer. To uninstall those programs, drag the application folders into the Trash. You can use the Finder's File > Find feature to look for any previous installations; just search for RealOne and RealPlayer, and then move anything found into the Trash.
   • Be sure to empty the Trash before downloading a new version of RealPlayer for OS X.
3. Go to http://www.real.com/ and click on in the upper right hand corner. This brings you to a registration page. Follow the registration instructions and enter the required information. When you are done, your browser will take you to a download page.
4. Download the install file.
   • Select the location nearest you for the fastest download of the install file. This file will be named PlayerOSX2.sit.
5. Unstuff the install file.
   • Double-click the PlayerOSX.sit file to unstuff RealPlayer for OS X. This creates a RealPlayer package. Double-click this package to launch RealPlayer.
6. Known Issues
   The most common problems occur when older RealPlayer or Real Player installations have not been deleted prior to installing the new Player. You can fix many of these problems by dragging any existing packages to the Trash, and then unstuffing the last download.

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Designating a Default Media Player for Specific File Types (Windows or Mac)

Anytime a new media player is installed, it is likely that the new media player will attempt to become the default player for all media types. Upon installation you may receive a prompt to allow the player to become the default player. This is normal and it is fine to accept this change. If, at a later time, you would like to change the file type settings for a particular player, follow the instructions below.

• For RealPlayer:
  Tools > Preferences > Content > Media Types
• For Windows Media Player:
  Tools > Options > File Types
• For QuickTime:
  Edit > Preferences > QuickTime Preferences > MIME Settings

Note: Some files will only open with a particular media player. The videos on this site, for example, will only work with RealPlayer. In order to veiw these videos, RealOne must be the default player for RealAudio (.ra), and RealVideo (.rv). Use the procedure outlined above to access RealPlayer's default settings.