

Regardless, you’ll need to navigate to this link to install VLC on Chrome OS. It would be a bit of a backwards decision if it happened, though.

Fortunately, as of right now there are no formal plans to shut down the Chrome Web Store for Chrome OS users, though we will absolutely update this article if that were to happen. Unfortunately, the Chrome Web Store has shut down for all non-Chrome OS users, so if you’re trying to install the app on a non-Chrome OS device using the Chrome Web Store, you’re out of luck. However, when installing VLC within Chrome OS, you’ll need to use the version hosted by Google inside of the Chrome Web Store. When you install VLC on most computing platforms, you use the download link provided by VLC’s website, which automatically downloads the correct version of the app for your specific operating system and computer. The app isn’t perfect, but if you give it some time and patience, VLC’s web app is one of the best video players you can use for your Chromebook. While you can’t run traditional VLC on your new Chromebook, VLC does offer a Chrome version of their player in the Chrome Web Store. Go! Uninstallation Issue VLC won't uninstall (why are you uninstalling it anyway?).But what if you just want to relax and watch a movie? Many users have found the open-source VLC Media Player to be their video app of choice-it can play nearly any video file, and it’s endlessly customizable. Go! Interface Issue I want to change my interface. Go! Usage Issue I have difficulty using VLC. Go! Subtitle Display Issue The subtitles aren't working properly. Go! Video Playback Issue The video is messed up. Go! Audio Playback Issue The audio or the sounds are wrong. So what's your problem? Installation Issue VLC won't install.

It complements the VLC media player Documentation. The VLC Support Guide is an informal, step-by-step guide for troubleshooting most common issues with VLC.
