How change media players

Gibbo · May 11, 2013

At the moment when i click on play all in a folder it plays with windows media player. I want to change it so it plays with VLC player can anyone help me out cheers.

Gibbo · May 11, 2013

Iv right clicked on all the files so they play with VLC player but when you click play all it uses the windows media player

Trouble · May 11, 2013

Determine the file extensions of the files that you are attempting to play and make a note (mp3, wma, etc.,)
Open VLC Player and from the menu bar select tools -> Preferences
Select the Interface Icon in the left column and then the "Set up associations..." button near the bottom right.
That should launch the Windows "Set Program Associations" window
Scroll as needed and place checks appropriately.

Gibbo · May 11, 2013

Thanks for your help mate I just made a donation.

Trouble · May 11, 2013

You're very welcome and thank you.
Glad to hear that you were able to resolve your issue and thanks for posting back and letting us know.

Gibbo · May 12, 2013

I tryed it mate didnt work im doing it for a friend they were all ticked for vlc player

jcgriff2 · May 12, 2013

Hi -

Try reinstalling VLC - http://freedownloads.us.com/download/1/vlc/index3.php?pk=410379&s=google&c=c1

Use default settings.

Regards. . .

jcgriff2

Gibbo · May 12, 2013

Tryed that now when you press play all nothing happens

jcgriff2 · May 12, 2013

Hi -

Make sure a system restore point is created first.

Bring up an elevated Admin CMD prompt -
START | type cmd.exe | RIGHT-click on cmd above under "Programs" | select "Run as Administrator" | "create a restore point"

Next, turn Windows Media Features OFF -
START | type OptionalFeatures.exe | uncheck box for "Media Features" | Reboot

Uninstall VLC with Revo Free edition. Select 4th option on 1st screen.

http://www.revouninstaller.com/revo_uninstaller_free_download.html

Reinstall VLC - http://freedownloads.us.com/download/1/vlc/index3.php?pk=410379&s=google&c=c1

Regards. . .

jcgriff2

Gibbo · May 12, 2013

Now it want even play with the windows media player how do i set it back to the windows player so something works

Laxer · May 12, 2013

Start -> Type Optionalfeatures.exe

Re-tick the box you marked off above.

As for the actual solution, I tried looking around via google and found no answers.

The problem is the button you are clicking is inside the windows shell and therefore might have to be controlled by the registry.

I poked around for a bit but didn't find anything. I will keep looking if no one can come up with anything

Laxer · May 12, 2013

An update for you.

Got things working correctly through registry edits but its far to messy and inconsistent due to all the folder types.

I was however able to get it working by setting the default program to VLC.

You can follow these or the directions in post #3

Start -> Type Default Programs -> Set Your Default Programs -> Select VLC media player -> Choose defaults for this program -> Select All or scroll and select as needed

Then click save

You might need to restart (I did not)

Not sure why it wasn't working for you... If it does end up working you can just disable WMP by following post #9

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