Anyone know how to fix this?

[dvarapala]

Originally Posted by Torqaholic

Never heard of VLC. Did a little research. This makes it sound like a can of worms to me ->

If you follow the advice given in your quote you'll be fine.

[Torqaholic]

I don't doubt that. Just because it "sounds like one" doesn't mean it is one... But I've no problem with the default viewer so not worth the hassle to me

[DJ_Critterus]

That default viewer is more of a hassle.

[Mick]

Originally Posted by ratflinger

Your email system is down? Let me send you an email on how to correct this.

Originally Posted by Torqaholic

OMG, how did I not realize that Move over mrvette, you have competition

Sorry, feel bad about that aero. I've detailed the instructions for you here-

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This is for videos saved on your computer.

Locate the file using File Explorer
Right click PROPERTIES for that file
Select Security Tab
Click ADANCED button
Select CHANGE Owner
Click OBJECT TYPES
Uncheck everything except USERS and click OKAY
Click ADVANCED again, you should see USER as the default object type click FIND NOW
You will be provided with a bunch of search results
The name of your computer should be one of those results select it and click OK
Click APPLY

Your computer is now owner of the file. Click OK a couple more times to exit back to file explorer

Right click/Select properties of the video file again and go to Security Tab
Highlight AUTHENTICATED USERS
Click EDIT button to change permissions
All groups and users are listed here
Highlight them each one at a time and uncheck everything in the DENY column
Click APPLY when finished

Select OK a few times to return to file explorer, right click the file and select PLAY. It should work.

Totally true story: In 1999, I was selected as one of the first users of a new system to let us connect to the company network remotely using the internet. I got a laptop, and a set of directions, went home and tried to log on. I could not get on the internet, so I look at the instructions, and they said "If you cannot get onto the internet, go to this website for help www.something".

In the morning, I went to the IT department, showed them that, and said "This is a joke, right?" They were not pleased.

[Torqaholic]

Originally Posted by Mick

...
In the morning, I went to the IT department, showed them that, and said "This is a joke, right?" They were not pleased.

Because they couldn't understand it either

[theandies]

Originally Posted by Rodnok1

Simple answer.. Download different player.

I use VLC and handbrake for format conversions.

[theandies]

Originally Posted by Torqaholic

Thing I hated the most was "do the needful thing".

They'd call me for help and say this. Began asking them what the needful thing was. All I got in return was silence and the distinct impression they were mad or frustrated. Explained to them that I'm not a mind reader and there are many things I am capable of doing, they need to be specific. I knew their problem, was trying to help them do some self-improvement (or perhaps I was bored and looking for entertainment?). In any case I discovered they aren't interested in that and they'd hang up or repeat themselves. Eventually I'd do the needful thing to prevent them from calling back or filing a complaint... Oh well, can't say I didn't try

The reason is they are not experts. They follow a flow chart. If that flow chart gets interrupted then all they know is to keep following the flow chart over and over again.