Download Free Real Player

Instructions on downloading are based upon the Real website as of July 2006 and are subject to change.


(1) Go to the Real Player website (http://www.real.com/). Click on the Free Download Button.

image of free RealPlayer area located on RealNetworks homepage as of 2006 July

(2) Click the 'Get RealPlayer - Free' under the Basic Player tab.

image of where to click on the next webpage to get the free realplayer

(3) A dialog box will appear to download the RealPlayer from RealNeworks. Click OK to continue the download process.

image of dialog box to prompt the download of the realplayer file

(4) The downloaded file will look like the following image. Double click the file to begin the next part of the process.

image of the realplayer install icon as it would appear once downloaded to a computer

(5) The downloaded file will prepare to be installed.

image of the preparing to install process

(6) If the terms are acceptable click on the 'Accept' button.

image of the real player setup and license agreement

(7) Select or deselect the desired desktop settings. Then click the 'Next' button.

image of select program location and desktop settings

(8) The installation process will continue . . .

installation progress

(9) To keep the current media settings on a computer. Select media types for RealPlayer from a list.

image of preferences selection

(10) The default settings will already have realaudio and realvideo related files already selected.

image of the media types that realplayer can accomodate

(11) Choose the 'Basic Set Up' to make sure to receive the free player.

image of the realplyaer type of setup, choose basic set up

Additional questions on how to download RealPlayer or other online media contact IDDL. Guide to find online media.