
You can make “VLC media player” default for audio files as well: Uninstalling the VLC: Scroll down and go to the “Default Applications” option.Ĭlick on the video and select “VLC media player” from the menu as shown in the following image: Open settings by right-clicking on the desktop: If you want to set VLC as the default media player, the process is simple and easy. Ubuntu’s default media player plays both audio and video file. Making VLC media player as default media player:

You will be prompted for network and metadata access click “Continue”. Its time to check it in the apps menu:Ĭlick it and open the VLC application. It will take a few moments to install, and after installation, the green install button will turn into the red “Remove” button, and it indicates that the application has been installed.


You can note the installation progress underneath the VLC icon: A window will appear and asks for the password:
