vlcsnap snapshots strange date

[Mr Wolf]

Hi all!
According to the documentation, the timestamp following vlcsnap- in snapshots filename is the current date and time, but I've just noticed that they're completely wrong.
For example, I've just made a screenshot, and the file name is vlcsnap-5046-10-28-20h08m37s183, where I guess 5046 is the year (!!!).
So, where does VLC get date and time? How can I fix that?

Thanks!

[Mr Wolf]

Ok, I've just discovered this happens only with 64 bit version, not 32 bit version.

[Jean-Baptiste Kempf]

Yes, this is the reason why we do not advise to use the 64bits version.

[Mr Wolf]

Well, apart that, it works great with me.
Why is it among the downloads, then? It's not beta.

[bradavon]

Hi,

Is this the one and only reason?

It would seem minor not to have the benefits of 64-Bit. Especially when, unlike other Media Players, VLC doesn't rely on external codecs. It's strange VLC haven't at least put a 64-Bit download on their website. I found it on their FTP site.

I'm considering switching to 64-Bit want to be sure this is the only issue.

[Mr Wolf]

Well, I've been using it for months, and, as far I'm concerned, that's the only issue I have found.
You can download it here:
https://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-windows.html

It's a bit hidden though: you have to click on the arrow close to "Download VLC", which will open a menu and download "Installer for 64bit version".

[bradavon]

Thanks Mr Wolf. It's good to see they are advertising it to some extent.

Usually you need to use 32-bit media players for codec reasons (like Media Player Classic) but VLC's codecs are all built-in.