How to change the default video player/app in Windows.
How to change the default video player/app in Windows.
Changing the Default Video Player/App in Windows:
1. **Open Settings**:
Press *Windows + I* to open the Settings menu.
2. **Go to Default Apps**:
In the Settings window, click on **Apps**.
In the left menu, click **Default apps**.
3. **Change the Default Video Player**:
Scroll down to the *Video player* section.
Click on the current default video player (e.g., Movies & TV).
A list of available video players installed on your PC will appear. Select the one you want to set as the default (e.g., VLC Media Player, Windows Media Player, etc.).
4. **Set as Default**:
Click the app you want to set as the default, and it will be applied immediately.
5. **Optional**: If you want to set specific file types (like .mp4, .avi, etc.) to open with a certain video player:
Scroll down and click **Choose default apps by file type**.
Find the video file types (e.g., .mp4) and click on the app icon next to it to change the default player.
6. **Conclusion**:
Your selected video player will now be the default for opening video files on your Windows PC.