Windows 11 - Page 8

alanbjames · 05-10-2021, 16:30

Im not the only one with this issue it seems

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...a-da6eb765fc5b

When i double click an MP4 it asks me what i want to do with it, now i can choose each time to play it but i cannot associate that file type with ANY player including VLC.

**Paul** · 05-10-2021, 16:46

Did you try the fix on there ?

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Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.Photos -AllUsers | Reset-AppxPackage

The name implies it may only fix images, but worth a shot.

You can probably edit the registry as well, but I dont know how much its changed since W7/W8.

Jaymoss · 05-10-2021, 16:53

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Originally Posted by alanbjames

Im not the only one with this issue it seems

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...a-da6eb765fc5b

When i double click an MP4 it asks me what i want to do with it, now i can choose each time to play it but i cannot associate that file type with ANY player including VLC.

ok I am going to install pop player and test my method with an MP4 if it works I will make you a screen shot tutorial

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pot player even

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ok my method works perfectly

Jaymoss · 05-10-2021, 16:56

you may need to browse to the exe of potplayer but as I say following these steps associates an mp4 with potplayer

alanbjames · 05-10-2021, 17:30

As i stated the option is greyed out, everytime i choose to play an MP4 i have to manually choose what player i cannot set as default app as the option is greyed out.

It doesnt give the option to always use the app

alanbjames · 05-10-2021, 17:33

As u can see i have no option.

**Chris** · 05-10-2021, 18:02

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Originally Posted by alanbjames

As u can see i have no option.

That list has a scroll bar. What’s at the bottom of it?

Jaymoss · 05-10-2021, 18:35

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Originally Posted by alanbjames

As u can see i have no option.

is that from default app list or the right click menu ? what version of 11 are you running?

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also have you tried reinstalling the app and selecting ALL in the file association option ?

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in the default add on list select file type and mp4 then select pot player from there and repeat for other video types this should work. For some reason Pot Player does not show in the App list ( mind you it might if I restart but it does show in file type list)

alanbjames · 05-10-2021, 18:42

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Originally Posted by Chris

That list has a scroll bar. What’s at the bottom of it?

Just an option to scroll for more apps to open with thats it unfortunately.

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Originally Posted by Jaymoss

is that from default app list or the right click menu ? what version of 11 are you running?

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also have you tried reinstalling the app and selecting ALL in the file association option ?

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in the default add on list select file type and mp4 then select pot player from there and repeat for other video types this should work. For some reason Pot Player does not show in the App list ( mind you it might if I restart but it does show in file type list)

Running 11 Pro and yes uninstalled and reinstalled both Pot Player and VLC and chose for MP4 to play default and still the same.

I have tried to type MP4 and choose Pot Player but nothing appears its just greyed out.

Jaymoss · 05-10-2021, 18:51

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Originally Posted by alanbjames

Just an option to scroll for more apps to open with thats it unfortunately.

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Running 11 Pro and yes uninstalled and reinstalled both Pot Player and VLC and chose for MP4 to play default and still the same.

I have tried to type MP4 and choose Pot Player but nothing appears its just greyed out.

it is quite strange how your version of pro is different from mine.

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Ok try right clicking on the mp4 and selecting properties you should see an opens with attribute with change next to it. Select change and then click pot player that should do it for mp4 permanently. If not go to church cuz God only knows hahaha

alanbjames · 05-10-2021, 19:01

I can right click and select open with but i cannot choose it permanently

Maybe if i do a fresh install instead of an upgrade these issues may clear up so when i have a few hours to burn i will do so..

**Hugh** · 05-10-2021, 19:35

Have you tried a different .mp4 file?

(in case the one you are trying is corrupt)

**Paul** · 05-10-2021, 20:15

That wont make any difference, it simply works off the actual extension.
You could create a empty text file with an .mp4 extension and it should still work (ie try and open it with your video player of choice).

alanbjames · 05-10-2021, 21:20

Well i did a full reinstall and guess what? It fixed the issue so obviously somewhere along the line during the upgrade process a corruption occurred.

Dave42 · 05-10-2021, 21:30

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Originally Posted by alanbjames

Well i did a full reinstall and guess what? It fixed the issue so obviously somewhere along the line during the upgrade process a corruption occurred.

glad you are sorted now