# How to launch specific video player software?

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**Created:** [February 20, 2006, 5:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-launch-specific-video-player-software/179488 "2006-02-20T17:34:09Z")\
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**Post date:** [February 20, 2006, 5:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/how-to-launch-specific-video-player-software/179488/1 "2006-02-20T17:34:09Z")

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I have a project in which there are several .wmv files. The client uses Intervideo WinDVD as their default video player, but of course also have WinMediaPlayer loaded.

I need to specify these .wmv files to open using WinDVD as the player software. The files are on a server, not a local hard drive or CD…

How is this done in Flash 8? Can it be done?

Thanks!