What is the best FREE media player that plays .rm files?

hajario · May 21, 2006, 3:14pm

The thread title says it all.

Thanks.

Tapioca_Dextrin · May 21, 2006, 3:26pm

Jayn_Newell · May 21, 2006, 4:39pm

Sadly, the only player I’m aware of that can handle .rm files is Real Media Player. For that reason, I’d suggest avoiding .rm files at all costs. (If it can’t be avoided, you’ll have to bite the bullet)

If someone has a better solution, feel free to correct me.

Don_t_Panic · May 21, 2006, 5:11pm

What you need to do is to first install Media Player Classic, and then get Real Alternative. This is a free codec that will allow you to play RealMedia files (.rm .ram .rmvb .rpx .smi .smil) in Media Player Classic. It works great, and you’ll never have to see that wretched RealPlayer again.

Kiros · May 21, 2006, 6:32pm

Yeah, Media Player Classic and the appropriate codecs are the solutions to ALL of your computer video needs. I hate it when something tries to open Windows Media Player, RealPlayer, QuickTime, etc… so inferior.

hajario · May 22, 2006, 4:20am

That did the trick. Thank you very much.