How to Change Default in Media Player

Step : 1 Open your media files' folder on your computer. Click on the "Start" menu icon on your computer's taskbar. Locate your media files' folder and highlight the media file in the subfolder.

Step : 2 Access one of the media file's properties and settings. Right-click on the media file and select the "Properties" option. A pop-up dialog window will open with a list of internal options regarding your media file.

Step : 3 Choose the media player you'd like to use as your default player. At the top of the pop-up dialog window, the media file's file type will be listed, and directly below that, it will display what media player the file opens with. Click on the "Change" action, and select the new media player of your choice. (If the media player you are looking for is not listed, click on the "Browse" option and locate the media player on your computer's hard drive.)

Step : 4 Confirm your selection. Once you have located the media player of your choice, highlight the player's name and icon, and click "OK". Click "Apply" at the bottom of the pop-up dialog window.

Step : 5 Open one of your media files to double-check the changes. Double-click on one of the media files that you desire to open with the new, default media player. The media file should open in new default media player automatically