Review Summary: The prompt you received—"need to install and run video download player to continue run video video player"—is a classic example of a "Tech Support Scam" or Malvertising. It is designed to trick you into installing unwanted software, malware, or adware on your device.
If you are on Windows and want a modern-looking player with many customization options, PotPlayer is an excellent alternative to VLC. The Verdict: ⚠️ DANGEROUS - DO NOT DOWNLOAD
There are several reasons why you might need to install and run a video download player to continue watching videos: Protect video content : By using a video
He didn't click Uninstall. He didn't click Confirm. He just sat there, staring at the live feed of his own bedroom door—which was now slowly, silently, creaking open on the screen. He didn't click Uninstall
If you see this message while trying to stream a movie or video, especially on third-party or pirated content sites, it is not a legitimate technical requirement. Modern web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari) have built-in capabilities to play almost any video format without requiring external "download players" or manual codec updates.
In extremely rare cases, older systems with outdated media players (like RealPlayer or DivX Web Player) might generate confusing plugin prompts. However, modern browsers no longer support NPAPI plugins (the old standard for such players), so this is unlikely.