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is there any workaround, or does anyone even know the source of the problem?

I am still having the problem too, VLC 1.1.5 now.

Yes, I've got the exact same issue here: http://i.imgur.com/VVWxr.png My system is similar to the OP's although slightly less powerful: Q9650 CPU (overclocked @4.2Ghz), 8GB RAM, Win7 x64, VLC 1.1.4. Not too many fonts installed, and don't seem to be having any problems with fonts in any other apps. ...