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Title: changing default programs
Post by: davesurrey999 on June 23, 2014, 08:54:40 AM

I need to set up LL 2.0 to make it super easy for XP refugees.
How can I set the default programs specifically for replaying CDs and DVDs?
In Linux Lite I would go to Preferred Apps but in LL this doesn't contain a Removable Media section nor Music or Video categories.
As it stands clicking on DVD or CD icon on the desktop doesn't not auto play and getting a DVD to play in VLC is far too complex for our over 60s users.
Thanks

Title: Re: changing default programs
Post by: davesurrey999 on June 23, 2014, 06:11:59 PM

I meant to say..
In Linux Mint I would go to Preferred Apps but in LL 2.0....

Title: Re: changing default programs
Post by: Scott on June 28, 2014, 10:11:18 AM

Hi Davesurrey999. Does this help? At the moment I have no way to test it.

Menu > Settings > Settings Manager > Settings window opens
Removable Drives and Media > Multimedia Tab

(http://i.imgur.com/59vX805.png)

Title: Re: changing default programs
Post by: davesurrey999 on June 28, 2014, 02:19:14 PM

Hi Scott,
Thanks for this help Really appreciate it.
I found the Removable Drive and Media settings in Menu>Settings>Removable Drives and Media. It allowed me to set a default program but in my test box here it still didn't auto-run a DVD. Will have to try Monday when I have a range of boxes to try to ensure it's not a bad DVD drive I have here.
Will report back.
Cheers
Dave

Title: Re: changing default programs
Post by: Jerry on June 28, 2014, 04:25:11 PM

Sometimes your device is listed in the system as sr0, may pay to check that first and set it accordingly in VLC.

Title: Re: changing default programs
Post by: davesurrey999 on June 28, 2014, 06:18:01 PM

Hi Valtam
Yes I have tried that but still doesn't auto-run so I may have a duff drive here. Will test Monday on a range of boxes. Thanks

Title: Re: changing default programs
Post by: N4RPS on June 29, 2014, 07:18:11 PM

Hello!

I just stuck a video DVD in, and VLC came up automatically. I clicked the Play icon in VLC, and a screen came up, I clicked on the 'Disc' folder tab, clicked the 'Play' icon inside it, and the DVD started playing. Will have to reboot to try it again...

73 DE N4RPS
Rob