Fixing a RealOne Player Database

My RealOne player database is corrupt. Here is one site I found with instructions on blowing it away and rebuilding it.

Error Message:

RealOne has detected a corruption in the RealOne database and needs to restart.

Translation:

The RealOne player maintains its own database regarding the songs on your PC. This database may, in some instances, become corrupt and require some repair.

Solution:

According to Real, you can normally click the Fix It button to solve this problem. If, however, you receive this error message regularly, you may want to create a new database from scratch. To create a new database, close RealOne and open My Computer and navigate to the proper folder below:

Windows XP: C:\Documents And Settings\username\ApplicationData\Real\RealOne Player.
Windows NT: C:\Winnt\Profiles\username\Application Data\Real\RealOne Player
Windows 98/ME: C:\Program Files\Real\RealOne Player.

Replace username with your Windows username. You should see a folder labeled RealPlayerDB or DB. Rename this file RealPlayerDB1. Start RealOne and select Scan Disk For Media from the file menu to repopulate a new database.

To salvage your playlists, copy Playlist.cdx, Playlist.dbf, Playlist.fpt, Playtrax.cdx, and Playtrax.dbf from the RealOneDB1 folder to the newly created database folder.

For more information, see answer 3179 in the customer support FAQ area on real.com.