Microsoft’s Windows 8 has finally arrived and with it comes an innovative way to think about how you use your computer. The new Start screen has taken a fresh approach to viewing files and apps with a graphically rich tile-based design. Keeping that in mind, we created a new RealPlayer app designed to take advantage of Windows 8, called RealPlayer Express. You can get it now for free in the Windows Store.
Finding videos to watch online can be time consuming. RealPlayer Express does the heavy lifting for you, delivering the most popular user-generated and free videos directly to the RealPlayer Express app. See a video you like in the RealPlayer Express app, but don’t have time to watch it? No problem, just bookmark the link and it will be placed in the Watch Later category.
To make it even easier to find the videos you want, RealPlayer Express features Channels dedicated to categories such as travel, education, pets, politics, and more. You can also see videos provided by a specific website such as the Huffington Post. Check out the Most Watched Videos category in any channel to see new videos daily.
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REALPLAYER EXPRESS AND WINDOWS 8
The look and feel of RealPlayer Express shares a similar look to the tile-based design of the Windows 8 Start screen, displaying videos in both large and small tiles. Just click on a video to play it and see more options.
Since RealPlayer Express works seamlessly with the Search charm in Windows 8, it’s easy to search the web for a particular video without ever having to leave the app. Once you find the video you want, use the app to watch it instantly, or save it for later with the Watch Later functionality.
Get a closer look at what RealPlayer Express for Windows 8 has to offer in this video:
MAKE SOCIAL CONNECTIONS WITH REALPLAYER EXPRESS
Using RealPlayer Express to discover and organize online videos is just part of the fun. See a video you want to share with friends? Use the included sharing tools to share it with Facebook friends or tweet the video to all your Twitter followers. It can also be used in conjunction with social media apps such as Facebook and Twitter. The app can be used to quickly browse and view videos from Facebook friends.
Looking for some cool free apps to load on your new Windows 8 machine? Download RealPlayer Express from the Windows Store free and discover videos faster. What do you think of Windows 8 look and feel? Let us know in the comments below.
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how do you donload you tube videos to real player library
When you download a video from the web using RealPlayer, it automatically downloads into your RealPlayer library.
good software
i cant install real player in windows8 plzz send me link for windows8
You can install Windows 8 RealPlayer Express. Here’s the link: http://apps.microsoft.com/webpdp/en-US/app/realplayer-express/867c6242-3fa0-4e05-a602-f739d865b206
i downloaded the last real.p version for my w8 64bit. its not like w7 i can t see the (download now) button on the top of the videos.i checked my addons and its enable(IE10,chrome and MF)i don’t know what is the problem?whats the point to download real.p express if cant use the (download now)!help pls!
You’ll need to download the desktop version of RealPlayer to download videos in Windows 8.
I have windows8 and I have the latest version of realplayer. It is not letting me download youtube or any videos on realplayer. I even open the web browser in realplayer and then go to the youtube site. still no luck, and the download button doesnt appear. I disabled the pepperflash in firefox, and I also tried using explorer. Still no luck! Maybe the problem is in my control settings? Help!
We just released a new version of RealPlayer. Just download the latest version of RealPlayer and it will work with Firefox without you needing to change any settings.
I purchased realplayer plus and I’m thinking about purchasing a new computer with windows 8. Will my plus account transfer and work with windows 8? also how do I transfer my very extensive music and video library to my new computer without having to make a million cds and dvds?
When you purchase your new Windows 8 computer, simply install RealPlayer for the desktop and sign-in with your RealPlayer Plus account information and you’ll have access to it. As for the videos and music, since they are saved on your computer’s hard drive have the place where you purchase your computer move all your files over from the old computer to the new computer. You can also use an online storage site such as Microsoft’s SkyDrive and upload your videos and music to it and then download them to your new computer via SkyDrive. Let us know if you need any more help.
hello
I have windows 7 and can not get realyplayer 16 to run on my dest top pc grrrrrrrrrrrrr help
Please contact customer support at: https://real.custhelp.com/app/contact They’ll be able to help you.
Doesn’t work, keeps closing when you open it.
Hi, many times doing a complete uninstall and clean install will resolve this sort of issue. To do so, please follow ALL the steps in this link: https://real.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8721. It’s important that you also delete the RealPlayer folders as mentioned in the instructions.
If that doesn’t help, send an email to help@real.com so that we can help further.
i cant install real player on windows 8 i download the file the nothing happen
Hi Mohamed,
We believe that the best experience for technical support is either over the phone or through live Chat.
Please contact us directly.
For Chat, click on this link: http://real.custhelp.com/app/utils/chat/chat_prod/rp/chat_cat/tsvideo
Monday – Friday: 6:00am – 10:00pm PT
Weekends: 7:00am – 10:00 pm PT
Or
Call us at 1-866-757-8421
Monday – Friday: 6:00am – 6:00pm PT
Weekends: 7:30am-5:00pm PT
Thank you.
Hi, I have Windows 8 and RealDownloader appears to be working finebut when open it’s stuck in the taskbar. I click on the icon and the window doesn’t come up so I can’t follow the progress of my downloads. Any advice?
Hi Craig,
Several customers are experiencing the same issue. Our support team is aware of this and working on high priority to resolve it at the earliest. However, I don’t have an ETA in this regard. Once it is fixed, you will be notified by our support team.
However please try this work around it:
1. Right click on the desktop & choose ‘Screen Resolution’ (Choose Display Properties if it is XP)
2. This would show the number of monitors available for display (Below is my set up)
3. Lower the screen resolution.
4. Tried to download the video and then right click on Task Manager and click on RealDownloader and resize it.
5. Then try to change the screen resolution to high and try to download the video.
6. Restart the computer & attempt to download a video
If you have additional questions, email us directly at help@real.com.
I downloaded RealPlayer 16 desktop version for my Windows 8 and been having series of issues.
1- freezes after 30 minutes.
2- wide blue bar covers the entire upper bar and doesn’t let me get to main menu …
3- can close it only through force close in Task Manager
Cust support not helpin, its unfortunate being loyal to this program for so many years that they force me to switch to some other programs
Hello Moe,
Thank you for contacting RealPlayer Customer Support. I’m sorry to hear that you are facing issue in downloading and playing the files.
Try these steps:
1) Right click on the RealPlayer icon
2) Click on properties.
3) Click on compatibility and uncheck all the options.
4) Then Right click on RealPlayer and click on Run as administrator. Then try to play the video.
If that does not work try uninstalling and reinstalling RealPlayer by following this link: https://real.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8721.
Make sure that you have deleted the RealPlayer folders as mentioned in this link to do a clean uninstall.
If you have additional questions, email us directly at help@real.com.
How can I connect my PC to my home AV? I’m a bit technically challenged BTW. I don’t seem to have an HDMI out from my HP Pavillion. RealPlayer is installed on the PC. Guessing there has to be a way…
Hi Clay,
Your PC should have a VGA or DVI or HDMI port. Please contact your computer manufacturer to know which port is available on your HP Pavillion. You can use one of these available ports to connect your Laptop with your AV.
If HDMI port is not available in your laptop. We suggest you to contact your AV manufacturer and check whether your AV supports VGA or DVI port.
If you have additional questions, email us at help@real.com.
Hey there just wanted to give you a brief heads up and let you know a few of the images aren’t loading properly. I’m not sure why but I
think its a linking issue. I’ve tried it in two different internet browsers and both show the same results.
Thanks, we are looking into the issue.
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Keep up the good works guys I’ve incorporated you guys to blogroll.
Bought Real Player 16 Plus and i can’t be more disappointed.
such a waste of money. Customer service can’t find a solution for my freezing + having strange bar on top of my taskbar.
they keep referring me to call them back. Good way to treat your long time loyal customer…
Hi Mohamed,
Thank you for your invaluable support and we are sorry for the inconvenience.
Performing a clean uninstall and reinstall of RealPlayer can help you resolve many issues, try uninstalling and reinstalling RealPlayer by following this link: https://real.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8721
Note: Make sure you delete the RealPlayer folders as mention on the link before reinstalling RealPlayer.
If that doesn’t work, send an email to help@real.com so that we can help you further.
I would like to know the name of the tune and group doing that happy song in the ad above. Thank you for any help for I’d love to down load it.
Hi,
I am unadle to downlaod the videos to disc, it says u have to upgrade to new version, which I did, but still not working.
Hi James,
Please be informed that DVD burning is a premium feature. You need to purchase RealPlayer Plus in order to burn videos on a disc.
On checking our records, I don’t see an active RealPlayer Plus subscription under the email address ”’jossyannjames@yahoo.com.”
If you would like to purchase RealPlayer Plus please visit: http://www.real.com
If you have purchased RealPlayer Plus under different email address. Please send an email to help@real.com along with the email address associated with your account, so that we can help further.
Hi,
As you advised I have registered the e mail address, but still the problem exists.I can’t burn the CD at all.
Sorry for the trouble, James. To resolve this issue, send an email to help@real.com along with the brief description of the issue in further detail (Copy and paste the link to this thread in the body of your email for reference) so that we can help resolve this issue at the earliest.
hi
i use to be able to download from you tube and now it wont give me that option tried uninstaling n re installing and nothing is there something wrong
Hi Tash,
Make sure the RealPlayer plug-in is enabled in your web browser by following this link: http://real.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8883
If that doesn’t help, send an email to help@real.com to assist you better.
hi
I have downloaded realplayer 16 for windows 8 but it doesn’t seem to be downloading any videos from youtube all of the software has downloaded the converter, the trimmer and everything else I even tried to download the realplayer express from the app store on the desktop but it didn’t seem to download can you help me
Hello Matt,
Please make sure RealPlayer plug-in is enabled in your browser by following this link: http://real.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8883. If that doesn’t work, let us know, so that we can help further.
Is it possible to use realPlayer 16 with a website built with Office365?
Hi Ric,
Please send an email to help@real.com along with the brief description of the issue (Copy and paste the link to this thread in the body of your email for reference) so that we can help you at the earliest.
Real player is the best media player than any other player.
so, i think ……………………….good.
Hi, Ive got windows 8 on a HP ENVY M6 laptop, and Ive got real-player… the problem is.. i got the app working, but the desktop version wont work. i download and install, but the icon for the desktop disappears as the installation ends. Ive tried locating the file in the file folders but i get things like “Data cache, Product Detector, and RealDownloader.” the files they all contain are e relevant as i used to have Real Player for windows 7. I know how to function the program and all.. its just that i cant seem to get the desktop version on my lap. plus, the downloader doesn’t show. help would greatly be appreciated! thanks.
Hi Hiroshi,
Please try the steps given below:
1) Uninstall RealPlayer by following: https://real.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8721.
2) Reinstall RealPlayer v16 for windows 8:
Go to http://www.real.com/ where you can see download Realplayer for free icon and just below that you can find for Desktop at the right hand side, I recommend you to install RealPlayer 16 Desktop version.
If you have additional questions, email us at help@real.com.
hey, i am using windows 8 and i downloaded the real player desktop version and for some reason i dont see the “download button” on the videos anymore. please help.
Hi Billy,
Make sure the RealPlayer plug-in is enabled in your browser by following: http://real.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8883
If you are using Google Chrome to download videos follow the steps provided in this link: http://real.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/10000
If that doesn’t help, send an email to help@real.com so that we can help further.
I just wanted to load Microsoft media player to my new computer for free which has windows 8 on it having so much troblbe finding this program
You can find RealPlayer Express in the Windows Store in the tiles interface of Windows 8.
Its horrible. On windows 8 it dosent work on anything. Ive uninstalled and reinstalled. I have the newest version. Plain bad product.
Dear Customer,
Please make sure RealPlayer plug-in is enabled in your browser by following this link: http://real.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8883. If that doesn’t work, let us know, so that we can help further.
Bonjour, Veuillez me faire savoir si Real Player Express est compatible pour Windows 8 et IE 10.
Dans l’attente de vous lire, Recevez mes sincères salutations.
Bonjour Dewany,
RealPlayer Express est compatible avec Windows 8 comprimés et PC et il est distribué par Microsoft Windows 8.
S’il ya quelque chose que nous pouvons vous aider, s’il vous plaît envoyez un courriel à help@real.com
RealPlayer express for windows 8 is horrible . Its not working i’ve tried everything you recommended before but still not working it doesn’t want to launch the desktop icon i reinstalled it more than one time and i followed the right steps to uninstall it but still not working !! please help.
Hi Amira,
We’ll need to get more information about your setup. Please send an email to help@real.com so that we can help you further.
Hi there .
Have upgraded my computer to windows 8 . Have tried to download realplayer exporess from link on realplayer website but I can’t find what to do next to put it on my computer . Their seems nothing their to click to download it on my computer . Thank you for your help . Robert .
If you downloaded it from the Windows Store, it should already be on your computer. Look under all apps. Let us know if it’s not there.
Hi There .
Have upgraded my computer to windows 8 . Have tried to download realplayer express from the link . But I can’t find where to click from that page to download it > Thank you . Robert
Hi Robert,
Follow this link to download RealPlayer Express for windows 8: http://apps.microsoft.com/windows/en-US/app/realplayer-express/867c6242-3fa0-4e05-a602-f739d865b206
If you have additional questions, email us at help@real.com.
Hi again .
I know about that link have been on that page but what do I do then . Their is nothing to click to download from there . I am stuck as what do . Can you help me further . Thank you . Robert .
Hi Robert,
We’ll need to get more information about your setup. Please send an email to help@real.com so that we can help you further.