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How to set vlc as default dvd player

Asked by Koen

I just had a fresh install of ubuntu 9.04.

i inserted an dvd, and a windows pops up asking how to open it.

i said he has to open it with totem media player and don't aks me again.

now i have chanced my mind and i want to open an inserted dvd with vlc.

i just can't find how to do this.

yes, i used google, but those solution's did not work for me( or i am just a noob ans couldn't find the right page )

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Best actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#1

gksudo gedit /etc/gnome/defaults.list

Press ctrl-f and search for "x-content/video"

Replace the word "totem" with "vlc" in all 5 instances

Save and quit

Open any nautilus file browser window. For ease of use, goto Places>Home Folder

Now, click "Edit" on the menu bar at the top.

Select Preferences

Then select Media

Under "DVD Video" select VLC

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Koen (gorgabal) said : 		#2

Thanks actionparsnip, that solved my question.

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azieser (allanzieser) said : 		#3

I am also using a new install of 9.04 and as I was going through this to set it up gedit only comes up with three instances instead of five. I am not sure if this is an issue.

Here are the three.

x-content/video-dvd=totem.desktop
x-content/video-vcd=totem.desktop
x-content/video-svcd=totem.desktop

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#4

Thats fine, as long as they specify the player you wish to use. I don't believe this to be an issue.