How Do I Set the Default Media Player in Windows 10?
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Right-click on the file type that you would always want to open in Windows Media Player, click Open with, click Choose default program, and then select Windows Media Player to set it as default for the selected file type.

Is there any default media player in Windows 10?

On both Windows 8.1 and Windows 10, Microsoft has set modern or universal apps as default for most file types. The Music app or Groove Music (on Windows 10) is the default music or media player.

How do I reset media player to default?

Go to Settings > Applications. Scroll to the “Default Applications” category. Locate your default video player app and tap on it. Select the “Clear Defaults” option.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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