How to change the default location for File Open in VLC?
I want to change the default location for FILE OPEN in vLC media player Version 3.1. I think it is in preferences but cannot find it.
windows windows-8.1 vlc-media-player
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I want to change the default location for FILE OPEN in vLC media player Version 3.1. I think it is in preferences but cannot find it.
windows windows-8.1 vlc-media-player
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I want to change the default location for FILE OPEN in vLC media player Version 3.1. I think it is in preferences but cannot find it.
windows windows-8.1 vlc-media-player
edited Apr 21 '18 at 21:45
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asked Apr 21 '18 at 14:51
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I want to change the default location for FILE OPEN in vLC media player Version 3.1. I think it is in preferences but cannot find it.
windows windows-8.1 vlc-media-player
windows windows-8.1 vlc-media-player
edited Apr 21 '18 at 21:45
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asked Apr 21 '18 at 14:51
AnthonyAnthony
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edited Apr 21 '18 at 21:45
kenorb
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asked Apr 21 '18 at 14:51
AnthonyAnthony
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edited Apr 21 '18 at 21:45
kenorb
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edited Apr 21 '18 at 21:45
kenorb
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There is a way to change what is displayed in the Filename section but other than that, that is controlled by Windows File Dialog, not really by VLC.
Though after some checking, VLC does seem to write a string named lastVisited inside
ComputerHKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareQtProjectOrganizationDefaultsFileDialog with last opened file and nothing else from there.
Modifying it defaults it to file:///C:/Program Files/VideoLAN/VLC after VLC Media Player re-launch, I guess you'll have to leave this one alone for now.
answered Apr 21 '18 at 16:00
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VLC uses the default Windows Save / Open location;
usually %USERPROFILE%Documents (a.k.a. “My Documents”).
In Windows Vista, 7, 8, and 8.1 you can change this by right clicking on the Documents Library in Explorer, Proprieties. There you will be able to add new locations, remove and set a default save location. The default save location is also the default open location.
In Windows 10 (prior to version 1703) you go to Settings -> System -> Storage -> Save Locations
In Windows 10 (version 1703 or later) Settings -> System -> Storage -> Change where new content is saved.
edited Apr 21 '18 at 21:38
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answered Apr 21 '18 at 16:33
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What I do to set the default directory (currently running 3.0.4 Vetinari under Windows 7) is:
- Open VLC
- Media > Open Folder > [select folder]
- Close VLC and reopen
Doing this sets the registry as described by @Nurudin Imsirovic. Yes, it's bit awkward, but it works. Would be nice to have a setting for this under something like Tools > Preferences.
answered Jan 2 at 2:29
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There is a way to change what is displayed in the Filename section but other than that, that is controlled by Windows File Dialog, not really by VLC.
Though after some checking, VLC does seem to write a string named lastVisited inside
ComputerHKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareQtProjectOrganizationDefaultsFileDialog with last opened file and nothing else from there.
Modifying it defaults it to file:///C:/Program Files/VideoLAN/VLC after VLC Media Player re-launch, I guess you'll have to leave this one alone for now.
answered Apr 21 '18 at 16:00
Nurudin ImsirovicNurudin Imsirovic
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There is a way to change what is displayed in the Filename section but other than that, that is controlled by Windows File Dialog, not really by VLC.
Though after some checking, VLC does seem to write a string named lastVisited inside
ComputerHKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareQtProjectOrganizationDefaultsFileDialog with last opened file and nothing else from there.
Modifying it defaults it to file:///C:/Program Files/VideoLAN/VLC after VLC Media Player re-launch, I guess you'll have to leave this one alone for now.
answered Apr 21 '18 at 16:00
Nurudin ImsirovicNurudin Imsirovic
28017
add a comment |
There is a way to change what is displayed in the Filename section but other than that, that is controlled by Windows File Dialog, not really by VLC.
Though after some checking, VLC does seem to write a string named lastVisited inside
ComputerHKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareQtProjectOrganizationDefaultsFileDialog with last opened file and nothing else from there.
Modifying it defaults it to file:///C:/Program Files/VideoLAN/VLC after VLC Media Player re-launch, I guess you'll have to leave this one alone for now.
answered Apr 21 '18 at 16:00
Nurudin ImsirovicNurudin Imsirovic
28017
There is a way to change what is displayed in the Filename section but other than that, that is controlled by Windows File Dialog, not really by VLC.
Though after some checking, VLC does seem to write a string named lastVisited inside
ComputerHKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareQtProjectOrganizationDefaultsFileDialog with last opened file and nothing else from there.
Modifying it defaults it to file:///C:/Program Files/VideoLAN/VLC after VLC Media Player re-launch, I guess you'll have to leave this one alone for now.
answered Apr 21 '18 at 16:00
Nurudin ImsirovicNurudin Imsirovic
28017
answered Apr 21 '18 at 16:00
Nurudin ImsirovicNurudin Imsirovic
28017
answered Apr 21 '18 at 16:00
Nurudin ImsirovicNurudin Imsirovic
28017
answered Apr 21 '18 at 16:00
Nurudin ImsirovicNurudin Imsirovic
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VLC uses the default Windows Save / Open location;
usually %USERPROFILE%Documents (a.k.a. “My Documents”).
In Windows Vista, 7, 8, and 8.1 you can change this by right clicking on the Documents Library in Explorer, Proprieties. There you will be able to add new locations, remove and set a default save location. The default save location is also the default open location.
In Windows 10 (prior to version 1703) you go to Settings -> System -> Storage -> Save Locations
In Windows 10 (version 1703 or later) Settings -> System -> Storage -> Change where new content is saved.
edited Apr 21 '18 at 21:38
Scott
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answered Apr 21 '18 at 16:33
Ricardo BohnerRicardo Bohner
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VLC uses the default Windows Save / Open location;
usually %USERPROFILE%Documents (a.k.a. “My Documents”).
In Windows Vista, 7, 8, and 8.1 you can change this by right clicking on the Documents Library in Explorer, Proprieties. There you will be able to add new locations, remove and set a default save location. The default save location is also the default open location.
In Windows 10 (prior to version 1703) you go to Settings -> System -> Storage -> Save Locations
In Windows 10 (version 1703 or later) Settings -> System -> Storage -> Change where new content is saved.
edited Apr 21 '18 at 21:38
Scott
15.7k113990
answered Apr 21 '18 at 16:33
Ricardo BohnerRicardo Bohner
972185
add a comment |
VLC uses the default Windows Save / Open location;
usually %USERPROFILE%Documents (a.k.a. “My Documents”).
In Windows Vista, 7, 8, and 8.1 you can change this by right clicking on the Documents Library in Explorer, Proprieties. There you will be able to add new locations, remove and set a default save location. The default save location is also the default open location.
In Windows 10 (prior to version 1703) you go to Settings -> System -> Storage -> Save Locations
In Windows 10 (version 1703 or later) Settings -> System -> Storage -> Change where new content is saved.
edited Apr 21 '18 at 21:38
Scott
15.7k113990
answered Apr 21 '18 at 16:33
Ricardo BohnerRicardo Bohner
972185
VLC uses the default Windows Save / Open location;
usually %USERPROFILE%Documents (a.k.a. “My Documents”).
In Windows Vista, 7, 8, and 8.1 you can change this by right clicking on the Documents Library in Explorer, Proprieties. There you will be able to add new locations, remove and set a default save location. The default save location is also the default open location.
In Windows 10 (prior to version 1703) you go to Settings -> System -> Storage -> Save Locations
In Windows 10 (version 1703 or later) Settings -> System -> Storage -> Change where new content is saved.
edited Apr 21 '18 at 21:38
Scott
15.7k113990
answered Apr 21 '18 at 16:33
Ricardo BohnerRicardo Bohner
972185
edited Apr 21 '18 at 21:38
Scott
15.7k113990
edited Apr 21 '18 at 21:38
Scott
15.7k113990
edited Apr 21 '18 at 21:38
Scott
15.7k113990
15.7k113990
answered Apr 21 '18 at 16:33
Ricardo BohnerRicardo Bohner
972185
answered Apr 21 '18 at 16:33
Ricardo BohnerRicardo Bohner
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answered Apr 21 '18 at 16:33
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What I do to set the default directory (currently running 3.0.4 Vetinari under Windows 7) is:
- Open VLC
- Media > Open Folder > [select folder]
- Close VLC and reopen
Doing this sets the registry as described by @Nurudin Imsirovic. Yes, it's bit awkward, but it works. Would be nice to have a setting for this under something like Tools > Preferences.
answered Jan 2 at 2:29
Michael SzczepaniakMichael Szczepaniak
20124
add a comment |
What I do to set the default directory (currently running 3.0.4 Vetinari under Windows 7) is:
- Open VLC
- Media > Open Folder > [select folder]
- Close VLC and reopen
Doing this sets the registry as described by @Nurudin Imsirovic. Yes, it's bit awkward, but it works. Would be nice to have a setting for this under something like Tools > Preferences.
answered Jan 2 at 2:29
Michael SzczepaniakMichael Szczepaniak
20124
add a comment |
What I do to set the default directory (currently running 3.0.4 Vetinari under Windows 7) is:
- Open VLC
- Media > Open Folder > [select folder]
- Close VLC and reopen
Doing this sets the registry as described by @Nurudin Imsirovic. Yes, it's bit awkward, but it works. Would be nice to have a setting for this under something like Tools > Preferences.
answered Jan 2 at 2:29
Michael SzczepaniakMichael Szczepaniak
20124
What I do to set the default directory (currently running 3.0.4 Vetinari under Windows 7) is:
- Open VLC
- Media > Open Folder > [select folder]
- Close VLC and reopen
Doing this sets the registry as described by @Nurudin Imsirovic. Yes, it's bit awkward, but it works. Would be nice to have a setting for this under something like Tools > Preferences.
answered Jan 2 at 2:29
Michael SzczepaniakMichael Szczepaniak
20124
answered Jan 2 at 2:29
Michael SzczepaniakMichael Szczepaniak
20124
answered Jan 2 at 2:29
Michael SzczepaniakMichael Szczepaniak
20124
answered Jan 2 at 2:29
Michael SzczepaniakMichael Szczepaniak
20124
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