Thread: vlc and windows media player - playing the video file in VLC the file comes up saying use windows media player
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Old March 28th, 2010
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Right-click the file in question & choose Open With .. choose VLC & click option to always use VLC to open with.

If the video still keeps playing up .. chances are it's a dud .. possibly one with some kind of link to a dangerous website or virus inside.
VLC will not respond to URL linked DRM or similar, however WMP will unfortunately.

I would however recommend you use your security software to check the file for viruses, adware, spyware, etc.
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