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Hello, i have a new computer, a 13" HP Ultrabook with a QHD screen (2560 x x1440)

I set windows to use larger fonts, but the buttons in vlc are too small.

I tried a few skins looking for larger buttons but i couldn't find any significative improvement

Is there an option i didnt find to enlarge the button bar??

Thanks, Nicolas

This is an issue that VLC needs to fix, but here is a workaround:

Tell Windows to look for an external manifest file:

• Press Windows Button + R, type “regedit”, and then click OK.
  Navigate to the following registry subkey:
  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > SOFTWARE > Microsoft > Windows > CurrentVersion > SideBySide
  Right-click, select NEW > DWORD (32 bit) Value
  Type PreferExternalManifest, and then press ENTER.
  Right-click PreferExternalManifest, and then click Modify.
  Enter Value Data 1 and select Decimal.
  Click OK. Exit Registry Editor.

Create manifest file for VLC:
Navigate to your VLC folder (eg: C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC)
Create a new text file named vlc.exe.manifest
paste the following into the file:

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  <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="yes"?> <assembly xmlns="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:asm.v1" manifestVersion="1.0" xmlns:asmv3="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:asm.v3"> <dependency> <dependentAssembly> <assemblyIdentity type="win32" name="Microsoft.Windows.Common-Controls" version="6.0.0.0" processorArchitecture="*" publicKeyToken="6595b64144ccf1df" language="*"> </assemblyIdentity> </dependentAssembly> </dependency> <dependency> <dependentAssembly> <assemblyIdentity type="win32" name="Microsoft.VC90.CRT" version="9.0.21022.8" processorArchitecture="amd64" publicKeyToken="1fc8b3b9a1e18e3b"> </assemblyIdentity> </dependentAssembly> </dependency> <trustInfo xmlns="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:asm.v3"> <security> <requestedPrivileges> <requestedExecutionLevel level="asInvoker" uiAccess="false"/> </requestedPrivileges> </security> </trustInfo> <asmv3:application> <asmv3:windowsSettings xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/SMI/2005/WindowsSettings"> <ms_windowsSettings:dpiAware xmlns:ms_windowsSettings="http://schemas.microsoft.com/SMI/2005/WindowsSettings">false</ms_windowsSettings:dpiAware> </asmv3:windowsSettings> </asmv3:application> </assembly>

That's it. No need to restart the computer. This will work with any program, just rename the file to match the program's executable.

That's incorect, I'm afraid.

That's incorect, I'm afraid.

The workaround works great, so I assume that you're saying that my stating this is a VLC issue is incorrect. How is this not a VLC issue? The scaling is broken for the buttons, and is an existing bug (https://trac.videolan.org/vlc/ticket/8957#no1).

When I try to edit the manifest file I get an access denied message. Could you help me? thanks!

You need to run notepad as an adminstrator.

Check the below link>
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/wind ... 0394184aa7

thank you!! for this solution.
For anyone else who has this issue with VLC /Windows 10 - this works like a charm! NO other viable solutions came up when I searched for VLC /increase button size and similar. Skins were useless.
I just wanted a default player with rescaled buttons - and this is IT!! Genius.

Kudos to you for coming up with a solution...
-capricious
BTW, It is MOST DEFINITELY a bug in VLC. I have had other systems on which there were no problems. It is not OS specific. The issue is resolved with this fix - again, helps to confirm problem integral to VLC.

Hi, I am using a Lenovo Yoga with a 1920x1200 touch screen display and Windows 10. The buttons on VLC are super small and very difficult to touch in the correct position on the touch screen. I tried the patch suggested here, but when I create the new DWord in Regedit, I can not make the setting save "decimal", it always is Hexidecimal. I mean it allows me to choose that radio button but every time I go check it, it has reverted back to hex. So in any case I can't see any difference in the button size in VLC...not sure if this setting of the hkey in the registry is why. Any ideas? Thanks, Rick

Same problem here with YOGA 900 - suggested (but not approved!) fix does not seem to work with the latest V2.2.4 Weatherwax. Does anyone know if there have been any further developments on this ? Otherwise will regretably need to look for an alternative player.

Have you tryed to customize the interface with big buttons?

I will try it to night!

https://www.google.com.br/url?q=https:/ ... xj4mg-gAwQ

Ok it seems not to work, i can not figure out what the "Big Button" checkbox does?

I've followed the above procedure on my Lenovo Yoga 910 exactly. Added a new registry key and created the proper manifest file in the VLC folder. Seeing as another Lenovo yoga user wasn't able to use this fix, I'm wondering if there is something conflicting with Windows 10 on Lenovos. I too, have the Regedit return the value to "hexadecimal" every time it is selected, but I think that may be a characteristic of the program as the value appears to be a decimal value on the table in the registry (it's set correctly to 1"). I'd be interested to hear what the solution is. These buttons are really small on a 4K resolution screen!

THANK YOU!!!!!! I've not been able to use my native resolution because of this bug but now I can

For those having problems, Make sure you have the correct Permissions to edit/add to the VLC folder in program files. I initially got an access denied error when trying to replace the manifest file.

For those who do not know how to do this then follow these instructions.

-Open the This PC shortcut either on your desktop or start menu
-Double click local Disk (C:)
-If your have the 64bit version of VLC media player then double click the ''program files'' folder and find the ''VideoLAN'' folder

** If you can't find it here then your most likely using the 32bit version of VLC so go back to local disk (C:) and open program files (x86) and it should be in there **

-Right click the VideoLAN folder and select properties
-Go to security tab, click the edit button and then select add.
-Press the advanced button and then on the side click find now.
-Scroll down the list of search results at the bottom of the dialogue box and select everyone.
-Click OK and then OK again
-At the top list of of groups and users make sure user everyone is highlighted and check all the ALLOW tick boxes.
-Click Apply to set the newly configured permissions
-Click OK and OK again
-Now you should be able to replace the manifest file as described in the instructions from mdneilson

Hello. I followed all the steps but the buttons are still very small. What should I do?

I changed the registry and the vlc.exe.manifest file, but no effect. Any suggestions?

after having to format my hard disk, and after re-installing vlc again, it didn't work on version 2.2.5.1. I couldn't find it's Manifest file in it's install directory and even used resource hacker to no avail. So, I installed a slightly older version (2.2.2) and now the registry and edited manifest file fix above works as before. As i said above make sure you have the correct permissions set for the vlc folder in progam files but also edit the permissions of the manifest file itself. You also need to make sure when you add the dword in the registry you set it to 1 and decimal and >>>>NOT 0/hexidecimal<<<<<< if set correctly the data value will look like ''0x00000001'' (without the quotation marks )

Once you've successfully done this, you can download the latest release and upgrade the software

Had same problem and tried the workaround however after I changed the registry, I then tried to change the manifest file already located in VLC folder and it would not let me edit, move, delete, nor change privileges. I returned to VLC just to see if it may have made the interface font larger and it had not.

After digging around a bit I found this drop down menu when you right click an item in the playlist;
But it only works if your playlist view mode is set to either LIST or ICONS
HOPE This Helps

You may try this skin made specifically for QHD monitors(without using manifest hack)-
http://beowulf0.deviantart.com/art/QHD-skin-672766796

Direct download link-
https://ia601500.us.archive.org/8/items ... 20skin.zip

I was using 2.2.6 32-bit that had been upgraded a number of times from previous versions. I made the registry change and edited the existing manifest file to no avail. I uninstalled VLC and downloaded the 64-bit version to install. I then created the manifest file in a different directory and copied it in with File Explorer, answering Yes to the UAC prompt. It works now! I'm not sure if changing to 64-bit or perhaps just a clean install did the trick, but I'm happy now. Thanks for the fix!

I confirm that this workaround works on my Lenovo 910 in QHD, but only with the 64-bit version of VLC (I had to uninstall my 32-bit version and reinstall like doomedtx).

Yes, works as described on my Lenovo YOGA 900 using 64-bit VLC - thanks for the excellent solution!

However, there are still other issues remaining with VLC 2.2.6. On startup the window is postage stamp size - the easy workaround for this is to drag to full size before closing as described elsewhere. The other thing I find is that on audio playback the visualisations do not start automatically as they do with Windows Media Player - they have to be manually started each time and an audio track needs to be playing at the time otherwise the option is greyed out. Because of this I have reverted to WMP for audio playback but I am back to the small buttons!

OK, I now see that visualisations can be enabled to be automatic via the audio settings, however the visualisation window then also appears when playing a video.

This is an issue that VLC needs to fix, but here is a workaround:

Tell Windows to look for an external manifest file:

• Press Windows Button + R, type “regedit”, and then click OK.
  Navigate to the following registry subkey:
  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > SOFTWARE > Microsoft > Windows > CurrentVersion > SideBySide
  Right-click, select NEW > DWORD (32 bit) Value
  Type PreferExternalManifest, and then press ENTER.
  Right-click PreferExternalManifest, and then click Modify.
  Enter Value Data 1 and select Decimal.
  Click OK. Exit Registry Editor.

Create manifest file for VLC:
Navigate to your VLC folder (eg: C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC)
Create a new text file named vlc.exe.manifest
paste the following into the file:

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  <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="yes"?> <assembly xmlns="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:asm.v1" manifestVersion="1.0" xmlns:asmv3="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:asm.v3"> <dependency> <dependentAssembly> <assemblyIdentity type="win32" name="Microsoft.Windows.Common-Controls" version="6.0.0.0" processorArchitecture="*" publicKeyToken="6595b64144ccf1df" language="*"> </assemblyIdentity> </dependentAssembly> </dependency> <dependency> <dependentAssembly> <assemblyIdentity type="win32" name="Microsoft.VC90.CRT" version="9.0.21022.8" processorArchitecture="amd64" publicKeyToken="1fc8b3b9a1e18e3b"> </assemblyIdentity> </dependentAssembly> </dependency> <trustInfo xmlns="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:asm.v3"> <security> <requestedPrivileges> <requestedExecutionLevel level="asInvoker" uiAccess="false"/> </requestedPrivileges> </security> </trustInfo> <asmv3:application> <asmv3:windowsSettings xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/SMI/2005/WindowsSettings"> <ms_windowsSettings:dpiAware xmlns:ms_windowsSettings="http://schemas.microsoft.com/SMI/2005/WindowsSettings">false</ms_windowsSettings:dpiAware> </asmv3:windowsSettings> </asmv3:application> </assembly>

That's it. No need to restart the computer. This will work with any program, just rename the file to match the program's executable.

DUDE ! Seriously , it worked like a charm man ! I was worried at first when I read the negative replies to this comment , but when I did it , it WORKED !! Thank you soooo much ! You are a life savior.