Windows 10: How can I change the WMP media type from "Other" to "Videos" in WMP

OK, so I tried the below directions, but the properties page is locked. there is no dropdown. Now what to do?To change a media file's type from "Other" to "Videos" in Windows Media Player WMP, you need to add the file to your video library by right-clicking on the file in the library, selecting "Properties," and then ensuring the "Media type" is set to "Video" within the file's properties window. Here's how to do it:Open WMP: Launch Windows Media Player and navigate to your library. Locate the file: Find the file that is currently listed as "Other" in your library.&n

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WMP Problem

It should be there. Let's try again, step by step.

First, find out what version of Windows you have. Use the Winkey + R to bring up the 'Run' box, type Winver then click OK. You should see a version number, 1511, 1607 or 1703.

If you have 1703, open Settings > Apps. For any other version open Settings > System.

Click on Default in the list to the left (in 1703 it's called Default apps).

Scroll down the list to find 'Video player'. This will probably say the default is 'Films & TV'. Whatever it says, click on it to bring up a list of possible apps to set as the default. You should see something like this with Windows Media Player in the 'Choose an application' list. Click on Windows Media Player and it will become the default for all types of video.

 

Videos on WMP

I ripped over 50 short (3 to 5 minute) video music performances from DVDs. The filenames listed on WMP are cryptic and don't show anything about what it is. So I spent an hour changing the filenames to give each file an identifiable name. When I went back
to WMP is still shows the useless filenames! Why? Can't WPM use the current filename?

Also, WMP plays one video and then stops and I have to go in and click on the next one. What a pain! Why can't it continue to play down the list like it does for mp3s? I'd like to be able to make a list like I can with mp3s.

 

WMP no longer plays internet videos.

When watching videos (such as on streetfire.net), both Flash Player and WMP are available to play videos. I much prefer WMP because it has better sound quality and can go full screen. However, my friend's WMP won't work to play videos on there anymore. Now neither will mine. It's not just that site either, that's just the site I most want to watch videos on lol. Any ideas/suggestions?