VLC

Forum discussion tagged with VLC.
  1. Matthew Smothers

    Question Windows 10 all video files, not showing thumbnail, only icon, but just video files

    So for some reason my Windows 10 PC will not show thumbnails on videos, but only videos, PNG will show thumbnail, but MP4, WMV, stuff like that will only show icon like the VLC logo or the Medial Player Icon, I have already messed with File Explorer Settings, Visual Effects Settings, Cleared...
  2. weybrew

    [SOLVED] VLC media player won't play or stream videos ?

    I'm not sure why, but VLC has begun baulking at playing downloaded video files. It also will not stream videos. I had been trying to learn how to download YouTube videos but have had no success since the first procedure is to play the target video. I've re-installed VLC and set all the proper...
  3. T

    Question VLC player crashes when loading network streams

    Trying to load an .m3u stream using VLC. I was able to load this same playlist for about a month, but for the last few days VLC just crashes instead. It attempts to load it for about 30 seconds and then the program stops responding completely. I've also tried using Kodi and that can't load the...
  4. freeerrorsoops

    [SOLVED] AMD Graphic's driver makes pc to lag really hard

    I have to start with the fact that I cloned my SSD system drive to a bigger one and I had some problems, but solved them(didn't boot, couldn't activate). Now, I'm having problems with really crazy lag, the crazy thing is that it only happens when using VLC - just when I go to fullscreen it drops...
  5. S

    [SOLVED] I get stuttering whenever I play a video with VLC

    Ever since I got my new laptop, playback always stutters once every few minutes or so, in any video whatever the resolution. Never had this problem with my old laptop at all and had it with this one since day one. Tried MPC-HC and videos in the browser work with no problems. Tried the solutions...
  6. tubzers

    Question Monitors cycling on and off after watching VLC

    Hello, I have a brand new computer, specs as follows: i9-10900k Z490-E Strix 3070 970 EVO 500GB 750W Corsair PSU Dual Monitors: 144HZ 1440P LG, 4K Dell I'm having a strange issue, and has happened multiple times. I was watching a movie on VLC and a twitch stream at the same time (on separate...
  7. S

    Question VLC & Media Player artifacts

    Hello everyone! I have recently assembled this pc -Asus B550 M A -GTX 1650S -AMDRyzen 7 3700x -Crucial Ballistix BL2K8G36C16U4R 3600 MHz 2x8 GB -be quit 500 Drivers installed except for the motherboard vga, it gives me error Anyway, I tried to watch a video on media player and vlc made with my...
  8. A

    Question Ram usage spikes to 99% then locks up pc, when practically doing nothing.

    Alright fellas i need help with an issue that has stumped me. I bought new ram like 2 weeks ago, 16gb corsair vengeance 2400mhz. Works perfect, i game with absolutely no issues. Past couple days i've been having some lockup issues. I'll be browsing chrome, watching something on VLC and then...
  9. X

    [SOLVED] Some video files won't open with any video player (VLC, WMD all crash)

    I have this issue where around half of the video files on my PC won't open with any video player. When I open them up with VLC it gives me a crash error and with the Windows 10 default player it tries to open it for a few seconds until it crashes. I've transferred the same files onto a harddrive...
  10. J

    Question Why i can't play 4K videos on VLC or YouTube. ?

    VLC I have literally tried everything in order to solve my problem, but nothing happens. I don't know if it's a system problem or a codec problem. YouTube Are you guys having the same problem with YouTube. ? I don't know if it's a RAM thing or something else.
  11. shiftymcfly

    Question Applications in full screen losing focus to desktop

    I am having an issue where applications/games that are in full screen, or even windowed full screen for games are losing focus to the desktop. Depending on the application sometime even jumping out of the application to the desktop. This includes games, VLC, Youtube, Netflix etc. I have...
  12. F

    Question VLC Media Player doesn't play DVD. It starts, then crashes and closes.

    any ideas? Brand spanking new asus dvd rom drive. mpg 570 mobo
  13. G

    [SOLVED] Can't play shop-brought DVDs using VLC media player

    I can never play shop-brought DVDs using VLC media player on Windows. Do I need to install an extra something to make the DVDs play?
  14. P

    [SOLVED] HDR supporting media player

    Are there any media players in Android which support HDR content? Does the VLC media player app support it??
  15. E

    Question 5.1 surround gives me trouble in VLC

    Hi, I use VLC for playing movies on my Macbook, and have a problem when I reproduce 5.1 files. With some files the channels mix up and the center comes out of the right surround and the left surround from the lfe. And I found that changing the numbers of the speakers from the Audio Midi Setup of...
  16. J

    Question Is it possible to start VLC with capture device running

    So, I have what is essientialy a webcam connected to the PC and would like that when I start VLC the device is displayed straight away without having to select it or click play etc. Is this possible? MT
  17. P

    [SOLVED] Lags when hovering the mouse above a few places

    So, as it is said in the title, I've been a long while experiencing a weird lag when passing the mouse above the Steam bar (where it says Shop, Games, etc., the part that lightens up) and above the VLC progress bar of a video or song. The issue seems to be the same and something related to the...
  18. BobMcSmith

    [SOLVED] Video file too big to play in VLC

    Hello! I don't know if this is the right category, so sorry if it isn't. :confused2: Anyway, I recorded a game clip a while ago, and left OBS recording overnight accidentally. Now I have a file that is 68 Gigs, and I can't open it in VLC or Premiere to clip it down. What do I do? Help!
  19. R

    Is this prebuilt worth it in 2018?

    So, currently a local store of mine has a prebuilt PC on clearance. I know, I would never buy a prebuilt, but it's a great deal. It's $479 for a RX 570 4gb (I don't know if the 570 has multiple memory configurations, I think that's more of an Nvidia thing). It also has a R5 1400, 8gb of RAM...
  20. C

    Gigabyte Z390 - USB stays on after PC shutdown (e.g. HyperX Cloud II)

    Hello, just wondering if anyone knows the solution to this issue, I googled but didn't find anything. So I have built a new rig recently and have HyperX Cloud II headset connected via USB. After I turn off the PC the external card which is on the headset keeps getting power and the light there...
  21. B

    Question 8700K Temps Problem

    MY PC Case: InWin 805 Black Procesor: i7-8700K CPU @ 4.70GHz Motherboard: MSI Z370 GAMING PRO CARBON Video Card: GeForce GTX 1080 Ti AERO 11G OC DDR: 24GB DDR4 2400 MHz ( 3X8 GB) SSD ADATA Premier Pro SP550 Series 128GB Samsung SSD 850 EVO mSATA 1TB Chieftec A-90 Series GDP-550C 550W...
  22. darquedean

    Is it possible to control case fans from OS with ASUS ROG Strix Z390-E

    As the title says I'm wondering if you can control the case fan speeds through software in Windows 10. I've checked the ASUS page for this mobo and didn't get much from it. All of the case fans are plugged in to the mobo as well as my corsair Lightning Node Pro/RGB LED fan hub. Thanks for...
  23. hi2011090536

    [SOLVED] Need of upgraded PSU

    I recently purchased a used ATI Radeon HD 5870 2GB Platinum, which requires two 8pin power connectors. My current PSU dosent even have one, can i have some recommendations on cheaper PSUs that have both 8 pins?
  24. lillozzer68

    RX 580 ARMOR MK2 8G OC vs MSI 1070ti Gaming X

    What GPU should I get? My current system https://pcpartpicker.com/list/BFj8XP
  25. W

    Computer not noticing my HDD.

    I am having issues trying to figure out why my western digital is not being noticed by device manager. I have swapped different SATA ports and even the cable. Not really sure what's up. I know the hard drive itself is good because it shows up in BIOS when I put it in the very fors SATA port...
  26. S

    I need a cheap cooler!

    I’m planning on building a new pc but i cant decide on the CPU cooler. I got my eyes on the NZXT Kraken M22 but i dont know if it would be enough for the i5 8600k.
  27. T

    hello freinds and am new over here

    my order has been please successfully on Amazon but i dont know how to go about it any more this is my first time on amazon please any help ?
  28. anton_heidebrink

    Looking for bios rom dell optiplex 755 OPU 052

    hello people, i want to upgrade my intel core 2 duo to a intel xeon quadcore the problem is that i can not find the bios rom file of my computer and i know it is possible to extract the bios rom file from the bios exe installer but i am not able to do so : Fou: i am doing something wrong i...
  29. F

    Choosing ram latency

    Hi, I'm updating muy system to a ryzen 2600, a GA-AX370M-Gaming 3, and 2x8 Gb Corsair Vengeance LPX. The thing Is that i dont know if I should choose a 3000 MHz cl 15 (U$D 246), a 2400 MHz cl 14 (U$D 297) or a 2133 MHz cl 13 (U$D 320). Prices are from muy country converted to U$D for...
  30. K

    confused with eclipse p400 case built in fans connection

    So I'm Building my first pc, and the fans that come with the case, doesn't match the fan cord in the tutorial. In the tutorial, it said to plug it into the power supply, but my cord is different, and also doesn't plug into the power supply. And I don't know if I plug it into the motherboard or...
  31. F

    Which laptop should I choose?

    I want to buy a new laptop but there is alot of similar laptops for similar prices and I am not sure which should I buy. My budget is around 2000€. For me Xiaomi Mi Gaming Laptop is almost perfect but I need more than 4 cores :/ If only they made a laptop with some other specs with that design...
  32. N

    Keyboard doing something weird

    Hi! I have this 1 problem with my keyboard, when I click 3 c it just types like WEQBVR or when I click 3 it types §JBV24 etc. Please quick answers I am getting tired of this, it controls my gaming experience and I cant do anything with my pc.
  33. T

    Windows 10 Freaking slow.. help please

    Hello guys, i'm doing this thread because i have problems with my PC and couldn't find a fix anywhere lol.. Maybe some of you could help me out a bit I currently have a notebook which i bought last month, BGH; i3 6006u, 4gb ram and windows 10.. It was working perfectly, i could run games like...
  34. E

    Lenovo ThinkPad T440s or HP 250 G6?

    I need a new laptop for school and my budget is sub €300. I'll be using the Office suite and doing web browsing. I'll also be doing some light gaming (Rocket League). I've researched a bit and I think the best options I have are the ThinkPad T440s or the HP 250 G6. The ThinkPad seems to have a...
  35. E

    GTx 1050 getting no signal

    I just got a GTX 1050 graphics card, but when I put it in, my monitor isn't getting any signal. It only has VGA and DVI, and I've tried both. Everything is plugged in where it needs to be, and everything is working and turning right, so what's going on?
  36. A

    Wireless dropped out of nowhere

    I just upgraded my internet from 50Mbit ( I know its about time) to a 1Gigabit. For the past month I have been getting around 275 on the speed tests through wireless with both an ASUS pcie card and an Alfa usb, up to 875 on ethernet. Last night and today I can only get 25 at most on wireless...
  37. T

    2 Wireless Networks from same ADSL line?

    I'm with Vodafone. The router they supply is not great, so have purchased a better one. My internet drops out unexpectedly, but Vodafone will only look into it when I'm connected with their router. Its a pain in the back side to have to swap everything over just to get technical support -...
  38. khaled_82

    Intel X9650 with 1050 TI 4GB/1060 3GB?

    Intel X9650 with 1050 TI 4GB/1060 3GB? My friend have an old PC and he wants to upgrade it. he lacks the budget so he can only get a new GPU. will a 1050 ti 4gb or a 1060 3gb fit in his current rig? i know that the MB has only PCIE2 slots but it shouldn't be a big issue for those cards...
  39. R

    my hp laptop is on but after no response just still not changing

    My lap is not giving response.
  40. M

    Bumped thread by mistake

    Hi guys, I had a thread that I made with a graphics card issue, and I bumped it because it hadn't got answered for a while. I didn't know that bumping was not allowed until it got removed. Can I make another thread about the same this, or will that be frowned upon?