How to Run VLC on a Netbook

Netbook computers fall into a class of portable computers that used to be called "subnotebooks." Netbooks are less expensive than traditional laptop computers because they use smaller and less expensive components. Netbooks also typically feature longer battery lifetimes due to the less-powerful hardware being used. Most netbook computers run a version of Microsoft Windows, which has limited media playback capabilities by default. The VLC media player includes support for many different media types. You can run VLC on a netbook computer to access all the different media.

Things You'll Need

• VLC Player

Instructions

1. Download the VLC Player software.

2. Double-click the downloaded file to begin installation.

3. Choose your language, and then click "OK."

4. Click "Next" on the introductory screen.

5. Click "Next" on the license agreement screen.

6. Click "Next" on the installation options screen. It is recommended to keep the default settings.

7. Click "Install" to install the VLC player software.

8. Click "Finish" to run the VLC player.

9. Press "Ctrl" and "O" simultaneously on the keyboard to select a media file to play.

Tips & Warnings

• VLC runs on a wide range of computer types and operating systems.

Resources

• VideoLAN Organization: VLC Media Player