RealPlayer’s first version was introduced in April 1995 as Real Audio Player by RealNetworks was the first media players capable of streaming media over the Internet. Since then this media player had introduced various upgraded versions like ReaPlayer G2, RealOne Player, Real Jukebox as well as the latest RealPlyer 11 version. Basically RealPlayer enables its users to download videos from the net as well as play a number of multimedia formats including MP3, MPEG-4, QuickTime, Windows Media, and multiple versions of proprietary RealAudio and RealVideo formats.

RealPlayer is most popular among internet users as you can easily download internet videos with just a click of a button and make your own video library and playlist as well as make CD’s or DVD’s with it. This is user friendly software which plays all major audio and video formats.

One thing you must always remember while downloading videos or music files is that the chances of inviting viruses like spyware, adware also increases as is the case with RealPlayer. The problem with the newer versions is that it creates a shortcut to the application at numerous places including desktop, systray, menu, top menu, quick start menu, etc. It will also download updates at regular intervals and will also expose you to numerous ads or news without demanding for them.