How do I make VLC my default video player instead of MPEG Streamclip?

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How do I make VLC my default video player instead of MPEG Streamclip?

I downloaded MPEG Streamclip for video editing and do not wish to uninstall it. But now it is the default application for .wmv files. I already went through other options to change the default video player to VLC but when I try to do it this message is what returns:

"The item is either locked or damaged, or in a folder you don’t have permission to modify (error code -61)."

This file is a DVD for an online class and would prefer not to constantly go back to the DVD folder in Finder and "Open With" VLC. I read some tips about resetting some files but they were for Leopard and Tiger.

I am currently running OS X version 10.9.2. Thank you in advance.

Posted on Mar 19, 2014 4:19 PM

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Answer 1

Király

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Mar 19, 2014 4:37 PM in response to R Cook

Right-click any file you want to open with VLC, and select Get Info. Under Open With, change it to VLC, and then click the Change All button underneath.

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Answer 2

R Cook Author

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Mar 19, 2014 5:16 PM in response to Király

That helped for future .wmv files, but for some reason it still says that I don't have permission to change it for the files on the DVD. But they were default opening on VLC before I loaded MPEG Streamclip.

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Answer 3

Király

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Mar 19, 2014 5:29 PM in response to R Cook

I'm not sure, but I think it might be because files on a DVD are read only. Try copying one of the files from the DVD to your hard drive, Get Info that file, and repeat the process with Change All. See if that helps.

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