Removing RealPlayer Cloud from Windows 7: A Step-by-Step Guide

RealPlayer Cloud is a popular video downloading software that allows users to download videos from various websites, including YouTube, in different formats such as FLV and MP3. However, some users may want to remove RealPlayer Cloud from their Windows 7 system for various reasons, including taking up space on the hard drive or experiencing issues with the software. In this article, we will provide a step-by-step guide on how to remove RealPlayer Cloud from Windows 7.

Before removing RealPlayer Cloud, it is recommended that you uninstall the software using the built-in uninstaller or through the stand-alone application that can be accessed using a web browser for installation. To uninstall RealPlayer Cloud, follow these steps:

1. Click on the Start menu and select 'Control Panel'.

2. In the Control Panel window, click on 'Programs and Features' (in Windows 7) or 'Add or Remove Programs' (in older versions of Windows).

3. Find RealPlayer Cloud in the list of installed programs and click on it.

4. Click the 'Uninstall/Remove' button to start the uninstallation process.

Once you have uninstalled RealPlayer Cloud, you may need to remove any remaining files or registry entries that are left behind. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Open the Windows Explorer and navigate to the following directory: C:\Program Files (x86)\RealNetworks\RealDownloader

2. Delete the 'RealDownloader' folder and its contents.

3. Open the Registry Editor by typing 'regedit' in the Run dialog box (Windows key + R).

4. In the Registry Editor, navigate to the following key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\RealNetworks\RealDownloader

5. Delete the 'RealDownloader' key and its subkeys.

It is also recommended that you remove any RealPlayer Cloud-related entries from your web browser's settings. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Open your web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari or Google Chrome).

2. Click on the menu button (three horizontal lines) in the top right corner of the browser window.

3. Select 'Settings' or 'Options'.

4. In the settings window, click on the 'Advanced' tab and scroll down to the 'Reset and clean up Internet Explorer settings' section.

5. Click on the 'Reset' button to reset your browser's settings.

Removing RealPlayer Cloud from Windows 7 is a relatively straightforward process that can be completed in a few steps. By following the above guide, you should be able to successfully remove the software and free up space on your hard drive.

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