Windows 10: Windows 10, Can I run multiple media files at the same time?

Now as I execute mp4 video file it opens with default windows media player, if I click on another file then the current video will stop playing. Can I run two or more media files at the same time? (without closing the current video)

:)

 

I need to run speakers and headset at the same time.

Thank you for the clarification. We have tried to replicate the issue from our end and we found that in order to achieve what you're trying to do, you would need either third-party programs or devices than you need to connect to your machine.

 

I need to run speakers and headset at the same time.

I take it that you mean to say "No, you cannot do this in Windows", yes?

 

Yes no problems if you use a different player right click on the file and choose open with

 

Not in Windows Media Player, it's strictly one video at a time (as are almost all players). But there's nothing to stop you running another player along side it. I've done side-by-side comparisons or two near-identical videos to spot edit differences, one in WMP and the other in VLC.

As both Films & TV (aka Movies & TV) and Photos can both play videos, I can run four videos simultaneously (and I have just tested doing exactly that - very confusing *Smile).

 

VLC can do that by default.
Also, there are some more, serious players which can do that, like KMPlayer, MPC-HC etc.
Windows players are not included in this category (serious).

 

What? Play multiple videos simultaneously? I've seen the 'Open Multiple Files' option, but can only get VLC to play them consecutively.

 

You may open many instances and drop files in each one. You may also redirect sound and video to wherever you want.
Just do it!!!

*Thumbs

 

OK, to do it I first have to open multiple instances of VLC, then from the file menu on each VLC I can open and play a different video file. It works, but it's not as convenient as using 'File Open..' in Explorer (choosing a different player each time) to open multiple videos.

 

You may also drop the files in.
All good things have its cost...

 

Yes, and VLC is certainly a 'good thing'. But I think the OP just wants a convenient way to play two videos at once. The 'File Open..' way with a different player is probably easier to use.

 

So, go to VLC Preferences>>>Interface/Playlist and Instances and uncheck "Use only one instance when starting from file manager".
Then you'll be able to open multiple instances directly from WinExplorer by "Open with.." and/or if files are already associated with VLC you may open multiple selected files simultaneously.

 

Great advice, works like a charm. Now all the OP needs is VLC. *Smile

 

I didn't know it...I've just found it when I looked at preferences and that's the advantage of a serious app: deeply configurable.
The disadvantage: boring because of...*Sicksimplicity.

*Thumbs

 

I find MPC-BE, (Black Edition), to be the most feature rich media player,
(Beta version release just last week)
You can run as many instances as your video card can handle; you can even change the UI on each instance!





The original MPC-HC is dead, developer gave up on it in July! *Sad