FIRST YEARS > FAQs Library > RealMedia® : Downloading the Player

The latest version of the Real® Player is "Realplayer Plus with SuperPass." It says "Free Download" on a yellow-orange button. However, it's only "free" for 14 days, then it costs - per month! Click on the link (not on a button) in the upper-right corner that says Free RealPlayer. That's the one you want. Clicking this link opens a Download dialog box. Choose "Save File."  The file name is "RealPlayer11GOLD.exe" (this name may change from time to time, so write it down for later reference) and downloads almost instantly to your default location. This is usually a folder on your "C" drive called "My Downloads" . Find this file in that folder, and doubleclick on it. Follow the directions as they appear. Remember the warning to NOT select any "add-ons or "freebies", all you want to install is the Player. Go to the Real® Player website - http://www.real.com/player On the right side of the page, look for "RealPlayer Free." (Shown below at the red arrow.) Click on "Free RealPlayer." Clicking this link opens a Download dialog box. Choose "Save File."  The file name you'll probably see is "RealPlayer11GOLD.exe." This downloads almost instantly to your default location which, for Windows users, is usually a folder on your "C" drive called "My Downloads" in the "My Documents" folder.  To install after the download, go to the "My Downloads" folder,  and doubleclick on the file name. Follow the directions as they appear.  Do  NOT select any "add-ons" or "freebies", all you want to install is the Player. RealMedia is notorious for bugging you for "free" offers.

08/25/07

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