VLC Multiple Processes and Extra Windows

[VLC_User_13]

Vista Ultimate SP2
VLC 1.1.4


I have been a long time user of VLC since, according to my records, 12/07/2006. Never really had a problem that I felt needed posting until now. I installed 1.1.4 and anytime I update the program, I always clear cache and such.

Issue One
When I play my streams, say http://shout2a.gnax.net:5112 for my christianrock.net station, and the program automatically maximizes with each new song play. Now, this is the first issue. I have checked around and saw a post to delete, for me, C:\Users\laptop\AppData\Roaming\vlc, but that did not do anything helpful.

Issue Two
When VLC is running, some sort of blank window is also using its process. I can not close it. No separate process. Only one is vlc.exe. Under the running programs, there are multiple VLCs running along with the main. I can not figure this one out.

Any suggestion or thoughts about are appreciated when someone has a moment.

[VLC_help]

1. You are sure %appdata%\vlc folder was removed correctly?
2. Some screenshot that shows this?

[VLC_User_13]

Yes, the folder was removed correctly. VLC is on all defaults.

Here are the images.

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj81 ... s/vlc1.jpg
This shows the distortion (when moving cursor and such) when the other VLC item is opened (see #3&4).
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj81 ... s/vlc2.jpg
Shows two VLC windows but one processor.
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj81 ... s/vlc3.jpg
When the extra title activate, it executes image #4.
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj81 ... s/vlc4.jpg
When the non-playing VLC item is active, the only thing that show on the screen is the top title bar as you see, labeled just "vlc."

[VLC_help]

Could you try to remove the %appdata%\vlc folder again?

[VLC_User_13]

I did, twice last night.
Does the same thing whether I play stream music, MP3s, or movies.
I am thinking a full uninstall of the program, eh? It was all good in 1.1.3.

[VLC_help]

All VLC settings are stored to %appdata%\vlc so uninstall shouldn't make a difference. Did you change some options after you removed the folder?