Real Player HELP
   
   

 

What system requirements for my computer are required before I download Real Player?

Windows

The New RealVideo Player 6 known as G2 is a is designed to deliver smoother video and higher frame rates. Currently, RealPlayer Plus G2 beta is only available for Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT. For those operating systems, minimum system requirements are as follows:
  • Pentium 166
  • 32 MB RAM
  • 4 MB free on your hard disk
  • Windows compatible 16-bit sound card
  • Modem or other Internet connection - 28.8 minimim for video
While those are the minimum requirements, a better audio and video experience will result if the system meets or exceeds the following recommendation:
  • Pentium 200
  • 32 MB RAM
  • 4 MB free on your hard disk
  • Windows compatible 16-bit sound card
  • Modem or other Internet connection of 28.8
If you are a MAC User (PowerPC) or if your PC doesn't meet these requirements you may still be able to use RealPlayer 5.0 if your system meets these requirements. Real Player 5.0 is also available for Unix based systems.

PC - Windows

  • Pentium
  • 8 MB RAM
  • 3 MB free on your hard disk
  • Windows compatible 16-bit sound card
  • Modem or other Internet connection of 28.8
Macintosh
  • 100+MHz PowerPC Macintosh,
  • 24+Mb RAM
  • System 7.6.1 or later
  • Modem or other Internet connection of 28.8+ baud

How do I download and install the RealPlayer?

First point your browser to http://www.real.com/ If your browser is configured correctly, it should recognize the MIME type of the RealPlayer installation program.

The MIME types of the installers are:
Windows: application/octet-stream (extension: .exe)
Macintosh: application/mac-binhex40 (extension: .hqx)

When your browser encounters this type of file, it should either ask you where to save the file, or ask you how to handle the file. For example, if you have Netscape 3.0 configured to Save files with these extensions, you will be prompted for a location to save the file (Windows 95 example):


Instruct your browser to Save File. Do NOT pick an application. You must download first, then install the player before you can listen and view RealAudio and RealVideo content. This is the download step.


Hint: Save the file to a directory that you will remember.

After you have saved the installation file to your disk, you should install the player according to the installation instructions:

1.Windows/Macintosh Users: Navigate to the folder with the installation file that you just downloaded. Double-click the icon to begin the installation process.

**If you are using Windows 95 and you have a 16-bit winsock (winsock.dll) such as those from AOL, Compuserve, GNN, or Chameleon, you should upgrade your Winsock. Use a 32-bit winsock such as the winsock that comes with Windows 95 (wsock32.dll).
Click here to download the Winsock V1.2 (2 min. @ 28k)


How can I stop the RealPlayer/RealPlayer Plus G2 from buffering the entire clip?

When RealPlayer/RealPlayer Plus G2 beta is installed, its default Buffered play setting is to buffer the entire clip. This is not efficent when viewing longer playing clips.

1. Double click on the RealPlayer icon located on your desktop.
2. Click on Options, then Preferences.
3. Click on the Connection tab.
4. In the Buffered play dialog box, click on the circle next to "buffer at least.." The default setting for this box is 60. You may need to experiment to see what setting works best for you.
5. Click OK at the bottom of the Preferences dialog box to save the change.