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How to Stream Downloadable file?

dantheman61
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I am looking for a way to stream a video file form the web instead of it downloading. I know I can right click on the link and copy link address and paste it to vlc but it would be nice if I just click the link and it opened in vlc. I am on windows 8.1 and use chrome. 

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What is the media type of the video file?

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MKV

In firefox at least you can select what happens when you click the media files. Its in settings under File type associations.

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VLC's web plugin *should* be able to stream MKV in the browser--you probably just have to set it up.

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How would i get VLC's web plugin to work. Is there a guide? 

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How would i get VLC's web plugin to work. Is there a guide? 

Its installed with full version of normal player. And like I said, you can manage how browser manages extensions from settings.

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