MPC-HC: Setting for Default Audio Volume

Hi is there an option to set the default audio volume when a video is opened? I would like to set it to always play at 0% in the beginning to prevent situations where it starts off too loud

There is no option for it.

Only way is to use command line parameter /volume 0
You could create a custom shortcut in the Windows "Send To" folder and then right-click on a file to open it using that entry in the Send To menu.

Thanks, perhaps a function to add into a future build then