Windows 10: Unable to start DVD in VLC with simple double-click

Hi,

When I double-click the DVD drive (with a DVD in) it automatically opens PowerDVD15 which requires purchasing, now. I would like it to open in VLC, which I can do by right-clicking and clicking on 'Play with (etc.)'. I've tried to find a way to set the default to VLC, but so far have not had any success.

Any suggestions?

Matt

:)

 

How do I open files with .bup, .ifo and .vob extensions? Where do I find the app(s) to do this? Thanks.

These files are files you find on a DVD

BUP files are backup files and not meant to be opened

VOB files are the actual video files

IFO files are the index files

Download the VLC player to open these files, it is free and fully featured:

Download official VLC media player for Windows - VideoLAN

That player will play the DVD

or

If you have the complete structure of the DVD on your hard drive or on a DVD, double clicking the VIDEO_TS.IFO should play the DVD

 

Windows DVD crashing

Uninstall the windows dvd player app then install it again... if it doesn't help then I would suggest you to install VLC Media Player. It can play DVD Movies very well and its free to

dowload and install.

http://get.videolan.org/vlc/2.2.4/win32/vlc-2.2.4-win32.exe

Click on the link and download will start in a few seconds.

 

Is there no way to change the default player for DVD's?

Matt

 

I see in my control panel Windows 10 viewing large icons to see all categories. Click on Default Programs, then click Change AutoPlay settings. Scroll down a bit and you will see DVD's. I can set mine to open VLC there. I don't actually have any DVD here to test this though. Hope it helps.

 

Thanks AD, but mine is set to VLC, but is still playing PowerDVD15 by double-clicking.

edit:
But I think that's for auto play, rather than the double-clicking (i.e. the default opening on right-click)

 

Have you tried "Choose default apps by file type"? I also agree that if you don't want to purchase Power DVD to uninstall it.

 

Right-click on the DVD drive when it has a DVD in it, then choose 'Open AutoPlay...'





Then pick VLC...





Then you won't even need to double-click on it to play it, just put it in the drive..

 

Winuser, "Choose default apps by file type" is not applicable (as far as I know) because it's not specifically a file type that's initiating, but the DVD. I'd rather not uninstall PowerDVD at this stage, and I think there ought to be a way of changing the default setting. (Besides, there's no guarantee that another unwanted program might take its place.)

Bree, tried this, but it only works for each instance, not permanently.

Matt

 

AutoPlay is a permanent choice for me, should be for you too.

 

What program is selected for .vob files?

 

If you still can't get it to work start VLC and select Media - Open Disc...

 

Bree: changing the autoplay (at lease with DVD) only works for a one off. If I change it to VLC then close it and double-click DVD it opens with PDVD again.

Winuser: .VOB is set to VLC. Getting a DVD to run on VLC is not the issue. It's getting VLC to be the default app for double-clicking on the DVD.

Matt

 

Try setting a default optical drive in VLC Settings...





works here...