Windows 10: Cant change the default video player

Hey guys, can someone help me? I cant change the default video player to MPC-HC it automattically reverts to Windows media player.





It wont change the default program and the videos still open with windows media player

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Unable to open videos and movies in Windows 10 default media player.

Hello,

For us to better assist you, we'd like to know the following:

• Confirm which build is currently installed on your device. To check, follow the steps below:

• Press Windows key + R, then type in winver.
• Click OK.

• What type of video file were you trying to open?
• Were there any recent changes made prior to this issue?
• Have you tried running the Windows App troubleshooter? This tool automatically diagnoses and repairs common issues that may prevent Windows Store Apps from working properly.

As a workaround, you can try to right-click on the video files and select
Properties > Opens With: Change > select
Windows Media Player.

Also, try to change the default app for opening video files to Windows Media Player. Refer to the steps below:

• Press Windows key + I, search for Default app settings and click on it.
• Under Video player, click on the button and change to
  Windows Media Player.

We look forward to your response.

Regards.

 

Change default media player in Windows 10

Hello,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community Forums.

As per description you like to change the default program for your media player.

Follow the steps for changing the default program.

• Press Windows key + X key
• Select Control Panel and Click on Default Programs
  
  
  
• Change the default programs for your player

Hope the information helps. Let us know if you need further assistance with Windows, we’ll be glad to assist you.

 

changing my default player from cyberlink powerdvd 14 to windows media player i Windows 10

Hello,

CyberLink PowerDVD 14 is a third party program. You may change the default player by simply following these steps:

• Open the Video Files.
• Right click on Properties; then click on Change.
• Select Windows Media Player from the list; then click
  OK.
• Click on Apply; then click OK.

Let us know if you need anything.