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This wikiHow shows you how to open any Video_ts files, which are a vital component for playing any DVD, on a personal computer. Multimedia players like VLC Media Player offer support for Video_ts files and are available for free, making them ideal for users looking for a quick and relatively easy way to open a variety of files.
Steps
Part 1
Part 1 of 2:Installing VLC Media Player
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1Open your web browser.
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2Navigate to https://www.videolan.org/. This will take you to the VLC website.Advertisement
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3Select the version of VLC Media Player compatible with your OS. On the main page, there is a blue Download VLC button with an arrow next to it. Click the arrow to pull up a drop-down menu of different versions of VLC Media Player.
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4Click Download VLC. Once you’ve selected the version of VLC compatible with your OS, click the blue button to download the VLC installer onto your computer.
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5Navigate to the VLC installer. Usually, this appears in the Downloads folder on your computer, which can be accessed through your computer’s file viewer (File Explorer for Windows; Finder for Mac).
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6Double click the VLC installer file. This will open the installation wizard. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process and access VLC Media Player.Advertisement
Part 2
Part 2 of 2:Opening a Video_ts file in VLC Media Player
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1Open VLC Media Player. This has an orange traffic-cone icon and can be accessed from your homescreen.
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2Click Media. This is in the top-left corner of the main menu in VLC Media Player.
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3Select Open Folder. Since Video_ts files are usually grouped into folders, you’ll need to open it as a folder in VLC Media Player.
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4Navigate to the Video_ts file you want to open. Simply open your computer’s file navigator and select the folder with the Video_ts file you want to view.
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5Click Select Folder. This will open the Video_ts file in VLC Media Player, allowing you to access its contents without any compatibility issues.Advertisement
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1. Install VLC Media Player on your computer.
2. Open VLC Media Player.
3. Click Media.
4. Select Open Folder.
5. Navigate to your Video_ts file.
6. Click Select Folder.
