RealPlayer

HOW TO DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL REAL PLAYER

This procedure will walk you through a step-by-step process on how to install  software for RealPlayer on your hard drive.  The procedure is customized to install the minimal configuration (i.e. fastest download) and shows you what choices to make so this new software does not interfere with programs  you already have loaded on your computer.

 Step 1 - Go to www.real.com and click on Download Real Player

www.real.com

 Step 2 - Scroll down and click on Real Player 8 Basic

 
RealPlayer 8 Basic

Step 3 - Fill out the form and click on the download button

 
Download Form

 Step 4 - Choose Real Player 8 Basic Minimum and click on the download button

Download Options

 Step 5 - Click on one of the west coast locations to begin the download

 
Download Location

 Step 6 - When you see this window choose save program to disk and then click on OK

 
Download Preference

 Step 7 - In the Save As window, click on the down arrow to select desktop and then click on Save

 
File Download Path

 Step 8 - The install program will now download to your desktop.  This may take a good amount of time if you have a slow modem connection.

 
Download Progress

Step 9 - When the download is finished, close all windows and you should find this icon on your desktop

 
Install Icon

 Step 10 - Double-click on the rp8-setup.exe icon to start the installation  process and click on Next

 
Setup

 Step 11 - Read the Agreement and click on Accept

 
License Agreement

Step 12 - Allow the program to install in the default directory and click on Next

 
Program Install Path

 Step 13 - Accept the default options or make changes by clicking on the check mark boxes and then click on Continue

Installation OPtions

Step 14 - Fill out the registration form and click on Next

 
Online Registration

 Step 15 - Select and identify your connection speed by clicking on the  down arrow and then click on Next

 
Internet Connection Speed

 Step 16 - Uncheck make RealPlayer the default…. And click on Next

 
Default Player Selection

 Step 17 - Leave all Channel boxes unchecked and click on Next

Channel Line Up

 Step 18 - Uncheck all News boxes and click on Next

 
Channel Select

 Step 19 - Uncheck all Flash boxes and click on Next

 
Tips And Offers

  Step 20 - Uncheck all Internet Settings boxes and click on Next

 
Internet Settings

 Step 21 - Review your choices, and if you are satisfied, click on Finished. Otherwise, click on Back.

 
Personalize

 Step 22 - If the install completed successfully, the RealPlayer should now  display the below screen and play a 20 second message

 
Player Initial Test

 Step 23 - To finish the installation, close the RealPlayer window and drag  the setup icon on your desktop to the recycle bin.

 
Desktop Icon
FINISHED

 

This page last updated on Thursday, December 14, 2006