Real Media File played in Windows Media Player?

[RichTJ99]

Hi,

Whenever I get a voicemail, the server encodes the message in real media format & then emails the file to me. I am using an older version of Real player so it doesnt run like a dog (like the newer versions) but I would rather use the windows media player instead. Is there a way to do this?

Thanks,

Rich

[ChunkDog]

I dont think it's an open format, so your stuck using realplayer to play that media format.

[sleepnmojo]

Use Real Alternate. It will allow you to play them in media player classic.

[Denney]

If you just install the Real Alternative codec, you can play RealMedia files in Windows Media Player.

[Rtano]

If you just install the Real Alternative codec, you can play RealMedia files in Windows Media Player.

yep, but some .Rm files cannot be played with Real Alternative.

[RichTJ99]

That did the trick! No more sluggish Real player!

[jdoe]

I tried Real Alternative in the past but I could not use Windows Media Player to play realmedia file. I test it again with .ram file and Real Alternative 1.27 codecs and still not work and it seem to work for some of you.

Is there something I need to know to make it work with Windows Media Player?

[RichTJ99]

I get .ra files so I am not sure if that makes a difference. That is also the only type of Real Media file I use. I just installed it & it worked like a charm.

[Denney]

Are you using WMP10? I couldn't get it to work properly under WMP9.

[jdoe]

@RaveRod

Yes I have WMP10.

So you just installed Real Alternative and now you can play .ram files without any other reg tweaks or something else.

If so then I will keep in mind that it is possible and will look at it to find the reason because it must be a reason.

BTW are realmedia files type are added in WMP options or not?