set VLC as default player for mpg4 movies

How do I set VLC as default player for mpg4 movies ?

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Posted on Apr 17, 2020 4:11 PM

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Posted on Apr 17, 2020 4:53 PM

Do a Get Info on an mpg4 file. CMD+i keys, then 2/3rds the way down look forOpen With..., select the App & click on the Change All button.

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BDAqua

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Apr 17, 2020 4:53 PM in response to mri1397

Do a Get Info on an mpg4 file. CMD+i keys, then 2/3rds the way down look forOpen With..., select the App & click on the Change All button.

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Apr 19, 2020 8:35 AM in response to BDAqua

thank you

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BDAqua

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Apr 19, 2020 8:46 AM in response to mri1397

You're welcome, great news I could assist you, stay well. :)

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Apr 27, 2020 3:57 AM in response to BDAqua

bingo thank you

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