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It's possible to open a file with VLC by first opening VLC and then opening the file "from within" VLC, but double clicking a file (to play in VLC) doesn't work ("VLC is not supposed to be run as root"). How can I fix this?

There are answers such as this, but that's greek for us mere mortals who are not familiar with "hex editors" or IT in general. Can anyone explain step-by-step how to run VLC the way I want?

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Erik Vesterlund
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If I understand correctly then you are trying to use VLC Media Player as default application for playing the video(s). Please follow the given steps to make VLC your default media player:

  • Go to the video file you want to open.
  • Right click on it and go to properties.
  • Now in the properties go to the "Open With" tab.
  • If you have VLC installed then it would be there in the list.
  • Click on the VLC icon.
  • Now go to the bottom right corner of the dialogue box and click on "Set as default".

All Done.......... Cheers...

PS: Check the image below if anything is not clear

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