Install VLC Media Player

Hi guys, today I'm going to teach you how to install VLC Media player

The normal and recommended way to install VLC for Windows is via the installer package.

Step 0: Download and launch installer

Download the installer package from the VLC download page for Windows. Once that's done, double click on it to begin the install process. If you're using Windows Vista, 7 or 8 and have UAC enabled, you may be prompted to grant the programme administrator permissions. Clicking Yes will allow you to continue.

Step 1: Select installer language

Before you can continue, you have select the language that you want the installer to be displayed in. It is usually a good idea to select one that you can understand.

Step 2: Welcome screen

Like millions of people before you, your love affair with VLC begins with an ominous warning about closing all other applications before installing it. You can just go ahead and click Next.

Step 3: Licence agreement

You should thinking about read the Terms of Service prior to clicking Next. It talks about your rights and stuff... I think.

Step 4: Select components

This menu provides you with the ability to customise your install. You choose all the components you wish to install and whether you want VLC to be your default media player or not. Once you are done, feel free to click Next.

Step 5: Pick a location

You choose the installation folder with Browse... and when you are ready you click Install.

Step 5: Now installing

Wait as VLC begins installing. It shouldn't take too long. You may click on the "Show details" if you must. Once clicked, however, there is no going back so choose wisely.

Step 7: Installation complete

Once installation is completed, you may choose to run VLC, read a bunch of boring release notes, or do nothing at all. Nothing at all. Nothing at all.

Alternative

If you want to be pro and perform an unattended (or silent) installation of VLC, you can do so via a command line interface. Just type in "filename" /L="languagecode" /S. For example, the English installation would look something like vlc-2.0.1-win32.exe /L=1033 /S.

PowerShell

Installing VLC using PowerShell is as easy as pie.

Command Prompt

You can also do it using the command prompt... if that's your thing.