How can I configure Firefox to open links containing MP3s in VLC instead of QUicktime?

Question

I would like FIrefox to open MP3s in an external VLC Media Player instance, instead of using Quicktime inside my browser window. I had it working for a few days, but apparently a Quicktime update hijacked it again.

I guess it goes by mime type for determining what application to use. I opened an MP3 link and the title bar lists it at as (audio/mpeg Object), but there is no such listing under Tools > Options > Applications. The closest thing seems to be "MPEG-4 Movie (audio/mp4)" but I already have that set to open in VLC.

What am I missing?

Thanks!

Answer 1

Hello

on this page you get

the solution for your problem!



http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewtopic.php?t=206213

Answer 2

Hello,

You can download VLC here: http://bitly.com/1p3jMJx



When the built-in media player doesn't work, use VLC.VLC (video lan connect) is a great open source software to play any types of video files. VLC has a built in dvd decodere and works with many different video and audio formats including OGG, MP2, MP3, MP4, DivX, HD codecs like AES3, Raw Dirac, and even support for playing back zipped files.

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Answer 3

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