Use VLC, Notepad++, and 7-Zip as Your Windows 11 Defaults
Published on: 24/05/2026
Third-party apps like VLC, Notepad++, and 7-Zip can be set as Windows 11 defaults — install them, go to Settings → Apps → Default apps and search by name.
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Set Third-Party Apps as Defaults in Windows 11: VLC, Notepad++, 7-Zip and More
Published on: 24/05/2026
VLC, Notepad++, 7-Zip and other third-party apps can all be set as Windows 11 defaults. Install the app, then go to Settings → Apps → Default apps and search by app name.
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How to Set VLC as Your Default Video Player in Windows 11
Published on: 24/05/2026
Set VLC (or any video player) as your default for .mp4, .mkv, .avi and more — goodbye default Windows player. Settings → Apps → Default apps.
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Set VLC or Any Video Player as Your Default in Windows 11
Published on: 24/05/2026
Assign .mp4, .mkv, .avi and other video formats to VLC or your favourite video player — Settings → Apps → Default apps, find the app, assign each extension.
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