If you already ran the updater and it downloaded the installer, you can run it manually by opening a file explorer (Windows key + E, or just click the explorer icon) and enter %TEMP% as the location. 14, you will need to go to to download and install VLC manually. Once the installation file has downloaded, double-click on the file to launch the installation. Typically, the default location is set to the Downloads folder. … The ActiveX control enables VLC to be embedded in web browsers and third-party applications. The Windows build of VLC includes an (optionaly installed) ActiveX control. Depending on the browser used, Run or Open may need to be selected, otherwise, the program will automatically download, then start the install file that downloads. To download VLC player, go to in your web browser. You can then activate and access extensions from VLC’s View menu.

To have VLC notice extensions you install, either close and re-open VLC or click the Reload Extensions button in the Plugins and extensions window.

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