VideoLAN Client (VLC) is a free and open-source media player that supports a wide range of audio and video formats. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing VLC on a Windows 11 computer.
Visit the VLC website at https://www.videolan.org/ and click on the "Download VLC" button. This will take you to the download page where you can download the appropriate installer for your operating system.
Once the download is complete, locate the downloaded installer file and double-click on it. Windows 11 will ask you if you want to allow the app to make changes to your device. Click "Yes" to proceed with the installation.
After clicking "Yes," the VLC installer will begin. Click "Next" to proceed and accept the license agreement by clicking on the checkbox.
Next, you will be prompted to choose the installation location on your computer. By default, VLC will be installed in the "Program Files" folder, but you can choose a different folder if you prefer.
In this step, you can choose which components you want to install. By default, all components will be selected. However, if you don't need any of them, you can uncheck the boxes.
The next step is to choose the folder where the VLC shortcut will be added in the Start menu. You can choose the default folder or create a new one if you prefer.
In this step, you can choose if you want VLC to be associated with all media files by default. If you check this option, VLC will be the default media player for all supported file types.
Finally, click on the "Install" button to start the installation process. The installation may take a few minutes, depending on your computer's hardware.
Once the installation is complete, you can launch VLC by clicking on the "Finish" button. VLC should now be installed on your Windows 11 computer and ready to use.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed VideoLAN Client (VLC) on Windows 11. You can now enjoy your favorite audio and video files with VLC's powerful media playback capabilities.
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