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how to for a newbie
Posted: 09 Sep 2005 14:44
by esmo
I installed the program but can't figure out how to use it. I tried a disc recorded on my Toshiba DVD, and also a commercially recorded audio CD. In each case nothing happens when I click on play. What am I missing? Thanks
Posted: 11 Sep 2005 13:40
by Rémi Denis-Courmont
File / Open Disc...
change default device name
Posted: 11 Sep 2005 23:07
by esmo
I guess I got a faulty install because I tried that first thing and it didn't work, but after reinstall it does run. One problem is that it defaults to D: as the device name. How do I change this to H: Thanks
Posted: 11 Sep 2005 23:11
by brian
The next version of VLC will default to the first cd drive you have.
So if your first cd drive happens to be H: it'll be good for you.
default device name
Posted: 11 Sep 2005 23:21
by wsmo
Any idea when the next version will be available, and is it possible to be notified of upgrades? esmo
Posted: 11 Sep 2005 23:27
by Rémi Denis-Courmont
Subscribe to
videolan-announce@videolan.org (send a mail to
ecartis@videolan.org with subject "subscribe videolan-announce").
0.8.4 or maybe 0.8.5 should be out within a month or two.
thanks
Posted: 12 Sep 2005 08:26
by esmo
Many thanks. You have been most helpful.
Posted: 12 Sep 2005 14:49
by zcot
change the default drives here:
Settings -> Preferences -> Input / Codec -> Advanced
on the right is the "Default Devices" catagory.
thank you
Posted: 13 Sep 2005 00:06
by esmo
That worked just fine. The default is now what I want it to be.