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How to download RealPlayer 8

Go to http://www.real.com. On the top right side of your screen, you will see a question mark (?). Click the ? The next screen, on the right hand side will be a link for previous player versions. Click on this, and then from the displayed list, click RealPlayer 8.


Make a selection of the download location closest to you geographically, and then select either download or run, your choice!
 
The next screen asks whether you wish to "open this file from its current location" or "save this file to disk". If you "open this file from its current location" it will download and install the software directly on to your system. If you "save this file to disk", it will download the software to location you select on your system. You then must install the software yourself. Users with modem incurring long distance telephone charges may wish to select "save this file to disk". Select on these options and click OK.
 
If you selected "run this program from its current location" click OK, proceed directly to step 11. If you have selected "save this program to disk", when the save/download is complete, go to the subdirectory where you saved the file, and double-click on the file, which will begin the installation procedure, following step 11 and following.
 

You may click "Next" or "Accept" through the following screens until you reach the screen with installation options. Select which options, if any, you prefer and click "Continue".

 

When you reach the screen where a file folder on your computer is chosen for where RealPlayer will be installed, you may wish to note the file address for future reference.

 

Click through subsequent screens, selecting which Customizing or Channel options, if there are any, that may appeal to you. The final screen will display which settings you have selected. Then click "Finish" and the downloading process will be completed.

 





At this point of the installation, you will be prompted to personalize your software installation. These selections are very important to the success of your viewing of video selections, so make sure you know the proper response at this stage!

 






If you have previously selected "open this file from its current location", the software will begin to install automatically. If you have selected "save this file to disk", go to the file address where the software has been downloaded. Double click the file, and the software will begin to install itself on your system automatically.

 

Once the installation process is complete, a RealPlayer screen will appear on your computer and play an Introductory preview for you.

   


 
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