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==Windows==
Windows users have two choices for playing RealMedia: the official [http://www.real.com/ Real Player] or the ad-free [http://www.free-codecs.com/download/Real_Alternative.htm Real Alternative]. Both players have been tested and function correctly with Firefox. This article will deal with installing Real Alternative because it is the simplest to set up and the most compatible.  
If you install Firefox after having installed RealPlayer, you will need to copy some files into your plugins folder so that it can be recognised.


You need to copy:
==Installation==
* <code>C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\Netscape6\nppl3260.xpt</code> to
* Remove any older versions which may be on your system.
<code>C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\components\nppl3260.xpt</code>
* Download the installer from [http://www.free-codecs.com/download/Real_Alternative.htm here].
* Close all instances of Firefox and any other unnecessary programs.
* Run the setup program. Make sure that the "Firefox/Mozilla/Netscape/Opera Plugin" is checked when selecting which components to install.  


and
===Testing===
After the Player installation is complete, start Firefox/Mozilla Suite and enter about:plugins into the [[Location Bar]]. "RealPlayer(tm) G2 LiveConnect-Enabled Plug-In (32-bit)" and should be listed. You can test your player [http://jrzycrim.sitesled.com/mozilla/real/realmodtest.html here].


* <code>C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\Netscape6\nppl3260.dll</code>
==See also==
to
* [http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewtopic.php?t=206215 Real Media Guide for Windows] (includes info on installing the official Real Player)
<code>C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\Plugins\nppl3260.dll</code>
 
An alternative is to uninstall and reinstall RealPlayer as this will ensure Firefox is recognised and the neccessary files copied.
 
==Vanishing Controls==
The Windows Plugin for Firefox had a problem whereby after using a control button it would vanish. If you are still experiencing this  you should install the latest version of RealPlayer. You may also then need to follow the manual steps described above to apply the fix.
 
==External Links==
* [http://www.real.com/freeplayer/?rppr=rnwk RealPlayer Download Page]
* [http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/audiohelp_nix.shtml BBC advice for Unix/Linux users]


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Revision as of 17:34, 16 February 2006

Windows users have two choices for playing RealMedia: the official Real Player or the ad-free Real Alternative. Both players have been tested and function correctly with Firefox. This article will deal with installing Real Alternative because it is the simplest to set up and the most compatible.

Installation

  • Remove any older versions which may be on your system.
  • Download the installer from here.
  • Close all instances of Firefox and any other unnecessary programs.
  • Run the setup program. Make sure that the "Firefox/Mozilla/Netscape/Opera Plugin" is checked when selecting which components to install.

Testing

After the Player installation is complete, start Firefox/Mozilla Suite and enter about:plugins into the Location Bar. "RealPlayer(tm) G2 LiveConnect-Enabled Plug-In (32-bit)" and should be listed. You can test your player here.

See also

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