How to Download Files Using VLC Media Player

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open your web browser

   Lets say you want to download a video clip from YouTube.
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   Step 2: open the website from where you want to download your desired media file.

   , It'll open 'Open Media' window for you.
   
   Paste that path (you copied in Step 2) in 'Please enter a network URL:' and click 'Play'. , You may pause, stop, rewind, fast forward and play that clip at any point in VLC media player. , It'll open 'Current Media Information' window for you. , This is the actual download link of file. ,,, Press 'Enter' key. ,, Press 'Enter' key. , That's all.
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   Step 3: Search the video in YouTube and Copy the path of that video direct from address bar.

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   Step 4: Open VLC Media Player in your computer system & press CTRL+N.

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   Step 5: As soon as you'll click 'Play'

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   Step 6: VLC player will automatically start streaming & playing that video clip.

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   Step 7: Click "Tools" and select "Codec Information".

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   Step 8: Under 'Location:'

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   Step 9: you'll be able to see a link.

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    Step 10: Right-click this download link & select 'Select All'.

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    Step 11: Right-click this download link again & select 'Copy'.

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    Step 12: Open your web browser

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    Step 13: paste this link (you copied in Step 8) in address bar.

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    Step 14: Your browser will automatically start streaming & playing the video clip.

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    Step 15: Right-click anywhere on the browser window in which video is being played and select 'Save Video As'.

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    Step 16: Your browser will start downloading the video file.

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