Unable to download videos from YouTube. RealDownloader displays "Waiting for download", then "Unable to download" message. It was working fine this morning.

Roland Bass

• September 15, 2026 23:40

When I select a video on YouTube to download, the RealPlayer Downloader displays "Waiting for download" for a few seconds and then gives the "Unable to download" message.

I have followed several post on here, but none of them fixed the issue.  I have reinstalled RealPlayer 25.  Completed the updates, and still the "Unable to download" message.

How do I fix this?  It was working fine this morning.

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  Graeme M

  • October 25, 2026 09:30

  Hi Roland, I get exactly the same. I see your message dates back a month - were you able to get it fixed? Kind regards Graeme

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  RN Support

  • October 26, 2026 19:31

  Roland,

  On the RealPlayer Downloader window where you usually see the progress of the download, follow these steps:

  1. Click the RealPlayer Downloader logo on the top left and click Preferences.
  2. See if there is a download path. If it is blank, that tells why you are unable to download. You will need a download path to choose where the video should download to. Click Browse and choose Videos --> RealPlayer Downloads folder.
  3. Click Ok.

  Try again.

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  RN Support

  • October 26, 2026 19:32

  Greame,

  We responded to your other post but if you have the same error message, please try these steps.

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