RealPlay.exe is a legitimate executable file developed by Real Networks. This process is known as RealPlay or RealOnePlayer and it belongs to the product RealPlayer Cloud. It is commonly stored in C:\Program Files. Cybercriminals find a way out to mimic malicious programs in the name of RealPlay.exe to spread virus on the internet.

Affected Platform: Windows OS

How to detect whether your system is affected with RealPlay.exe?

Viruses can affect and corrupt “.exe” files causing several system malfunctions. Below are the following changes which ensures that the system is infected by RealPlay.exe: 

• Problem during computer startup.
• Problem during program startup.
• Errors while running specific functions.
• Damaged and missing link files.
• Conflict in the process.
• Missing or corrupted driver files.
• Invalid Windows registry
• Hardware malfunction.

To further establish the malware infection, take the following steps:

Go to Task Manager by pressing the combination of keys CTRL+ALT+DEL
Go to the process tab and right-click on the RealPlay.exe to open its location

If the file is located outside C:\Program Files, then it is likely that your computer is infected with RealPlay.exe malware.

How to remove RealPlay.exe malware from system using Comodo Antivirus?

Ideally, replacing the existing RealPlay.exe file on your computer with a different version procured from the Internet is advisable. To remove the file using Comodo's trusted and effective antivirus software, follow the steps below:

Step 1: Download the award-winning Comodo Antivirus.

Step 2: Select the “Do not detect new networks again” option when Comodo Internet Security internal firewall gets activated.

Step 3: After network detection is complete, press “Close” button for a scan window.

Step 4: Restart your PC.

Step 5: It will take some time for the Comodo Internet Security to update the antivirus.

Step 6: Proceed with a quick scan that automatically begins after the update.

Step 7: If threats are found during the scanning, you will be prompted with an alert screen.

Step 8: Comodo Antivirus will remove RealPlay.exe malware from your computer including all other malwares!