Check them out in the following sections and check that to read this till the end.
Via Windows 11 controls
1.UseWindows + Ito launch theSettingsapp in Windows 11.
2.Go to theAppstab on the left navigation bar and click theDefault appsoption on the right pane.
4.Here, you will find a long list ofdifferent media file typeswith their corresponding default tool listed.
2.Next,right-choose the fileand take the cursor to theOpen withoption on the context menu.
3.On the overflow menu, click theChoose another appoption.
4.In the following window,choose the VLC Media Playerapp on the list and click theAlwaysbutton below.
5.Now, the .mp4 file will start playing in VLC Media Player on your Windows 11 PC or laptop.
FAQs
How do I change the default Media Player in Windows 11?
Or you might change it via the Open with option on the right-click context menu for media files.