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Try a different video output in preferences and restart VLC. I tried the following video preferences: Automatic - fails Direct3D video output - fails DirectX (DirectDraw) video output - Runs with sound - but static pink screen Direct2D video output - Runs with sound and video PS: To HarryW To chang...

I am having the same issue: No, you probably don't. After new update to 2.2.0 the program will open and it can play music files fine (mp3) but whenever it tries to open any video files (e.g. mp4) it crashes every time instantly before the file plays, with the message "VLC media player just cra...

I am having the same issue: Running Windows 8.1 Intel Core i7-3632QM CPU @ 2.20GHz 64-bit operating system, x64 based processor, 8GB RAM Previously no problems. After new update to 2.2.0 the program will open and it can play music files fine (mp3) but whenever it tries to open any video files (avi,m...