How do I stop VLC from opening files?

Click on Tools > Preferences in the top menu or use the shortcut Ctrl-P to open the preferences. While in the Interface section here, locate the Save recently played items option on the page. Uncheck the box to disable the logging of played videos.

How do I restore my desktop icons and Start menu?

Restore Icons to the Desktop

1. Right-click the desktop and click Properties.
2. Click the Desktop tab.
3. Click Customize desktop.
4. Click the General tab, and then click the icons that you want to place on the desktop.
5. Click OK.

How do I fix the icons on my desktop?

Steps to fix missing or disappeared desktop icons

1. Right-click on an empty space on your desktop.
2. Click on the “View” option from the context menu to expand the options.
3. Make sure that “Show desktop icons” is ticked.
4. You should immediately see your icons reappear.

How do I stop multiple windows from opening in VLC?

How to stop VLC from opening multiple windows

1. Open VLC media player on your PC.
2. Click on Tools in the menu bar.
3. Select Preferences from the options.
4. Scroll down and check the button beside Allow only one instance.
5. Then, click on Save to make the changes apply.

How do I turn off VLC?

Click on the Interface Icon from the top.

1. Click on the Show All button at bottom left.
2. You’ll then a much more comprehensive preferences panel. From the left panel, expand the Interface item.
3. Scroll down to the Keep Recent Items option. By default, it’s checked.
4. Hit Save. And you’re done!

Why RAR file is opening in VLC?

More than likely the file extension . rar was associated with VLC when VLC was installed or updated. If you don’t want to fool with changing it inside Windows just reinstall your RAR program and it should be fixed.

How do I restore my desktop settings?

Find your “Desktop Personalization Settings.” Turn on your computer and wait for your desktop to load. Right click on your desktop and click on “Personalize” to be taken to your desktop settings. Click “Change Desktop Icons” under “Tasks” and double click “Restore Default.”

How do I restore my desktop icons in Windows 10?

How to Restore My Computer Icon to the Windows 10 Desktop

1. 1) Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize.
2. 2) Click Themes.
3. 3) Click “Go to desktop icon settings.”
4. 4) Check the box next to Computer.
5. 5) Click Apply.
6. 6) Click OK.
7. 7) Right-click on This PC.
8. 8) Select Rename.

Why won’t my icons open on my desktop?

Let’s try rebuilding the Icon Cache Database and check if it helps. Close all folder windows that are currently open. Launch Task Manager using the CTRL+SHIFT+ESC key sequence, or by running taskmgr.exe. In the Process tab, right-click on the Explorer.exe process and select End Process.