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The UPnP server is miniDLNA 1.3 on Linux. I only see this issue on Windows non-admins. VLC on Linux, Mac, and iOS access this server as expected. The crash happens as soon as the server is selected as a "Title" from the Local Network/Universal Plug 'n Play dialog.

This crash occurs every time, and has occurred for many versions previous to 3.0. There is no message at all, VLC just closes. The obvious work-around works: If VLC is launched as an administrator (via the stupid UAC dialog), or is run by a user with administrative privileges, VLC opens UPnP sources...