How to Download YouTube Videos for Desktop

Are you tired of not being able to download YouTube videos on your desktop? Well, you're in luck because we've got a step-by-step guide on how to do just that. In this article, we'll show you how to install and uninstall the YouTube progressive web application on Windows 11 or 10.

First things first, let's talk about what a progressive web app (PWA) is. A PWA is a technology that allows websites to offer an app-like experience to users, such as the ability to work offline, notifications, automatic updates, easy installation and uninstallation, and various other features. And now, YouTube is a PWA, which you can install on Windows 10 using the latest version of Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome.

To get started, open up your Microsoft Edge browser (or Google Chrome) and navigate to the YouTube website. If you're not already signed in, sign in with your Google account credentials. Once you're signed in, click on the three- vertical dots in the top-right corner of the window, and select 'Install' from the dropdown menu.

Next, you'll be prompted to install the YouTube app. Click on the 'Install' button to begin the installation process. The app will download and install itself automatically.

Once the app is installed, you can access it by clicking on the YouTube icon in your Start menu or by searching for 'YouTube' in your search bar.

If you want to uninstall the app, simply go to your Settings > Apps > Apps & features, select the app, and click the Uninstall button.

Alternatively, you can also uninstall the YouTube app from Microsoft Edge by going to Settings > Apps > Apps & features, selecting the app, and clicking the Uninstall button.

In addition to installing and uninstalling the YouTube app, we'll also show you how to download a YouTube video using VLC Media Player. VLC is a free media player that can play a wide range of video files, including those from YouTube.

To download a YouTube video using VLC, follow these steps:

1. Open up VLC Media Player on your desktop.

2. Click on the 'Media' menu at the top of the window and select 'Open Network Stream'.

3. In the 'Open Network Stream' window, enter the URL of the YouTube video you want to download in the text box at the top.

4. Click on the 'Play' or 'Open' button at the bottom of the window.

That's it! You should now be able to watch the video in VLC Media Player. And if you want to save the video to your hard drive, simply click on the 'File' menu and select 'Save As' to download the video as an MP4 file.

So there you have it - a step-by-step guide on how to install and uninstall the YouTube progressive web application on Windows 11 or 10, as well as how to download a YouTube video using VLC Media Player. With these instructions, you should be able to get started with downloading YouTube videos in no time!

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