Windows 10: My new laptop does not have iTunes as a default VIDEO player app. Why not?

I have tried everything..but there is no iTunes listed in the default apps for video playback. I can play my videos fine within the iTunes library when I open it. But if I just search for a video on my computer, it opens with my Real Player device. I don't get it..my older laptop, which is only three years old, has it as an option. I have tried applying iTunes to each file extention, but still that does not work.

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Change default app for CDs from Windows Media Player to iTunes?


In previous versions of Windows, it was easy to associate a file type with a different program from its default, but in Windows 10 I don't seem to be able to figure out how to get my CDs to open automatically in iTunes when I insert them in the drive. They keep opening in Windows Media Player, but I want to them to open in iTunes so the songs I choose will sync with my iPhone Music.

I have iTunes set as my default player--at least it appears that way under Default Apps--but it's not working in this instance. Normally, I would have simply gone to a list of file types and associated .wmv with iTunes, but I can't find out how to do that in Win10 no matter where I look.

 

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.

 

video player

Hi Richard,

To address this query, if you've tried to set it as default Video Player under Settings and didn't work, we suggest that you try to set the third party Video Player through Control Panel. Here's how:

• Right-click the Start menu, then click Control Panel.
• Select Programs.
• Click Default Programs.
• Under Choose the programs that Windows uses by default, select
  Set your default programs.
• You'll see a list of programs on the left side of the screen. Choose the program you want to set as default, and click
  Set this program as default.
• Click OK to save changes.

Also, you may try to restart your computer first to make sure your computer will recognize the installation of your app.

Update us on the result.

Regards.