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vlc.0.8.4a and above don't run on Win98 (unicows.dll)
Posted: 01 May 2006 15:21
by Filmegucker
I have installed vlc.0.8.4a and vlc.0.8.5 on my old Win98 system but both refuse to start due to a missing unicows.dll. Up to version 0.8.1 I did not have this problem.
After I had downloaded unicows.exe for Win98 from the official Microsoft website and installed it, both vlc-versions crash on start.
Does anyone have the same problem and is there a fix? Otherwise I suggest that the requirement for unicows.dll is dropped from vlc at least for Win9x.
Greetings
Roland
Posted: 01 May 2006 15:47
by dionoea
You'll have to install MSLU from microsoft on Windows 95/98/Me systems starting with VLC 0.8.5. Note that support for this currently doesn't work in the test3/test4 releases but it will be fixed in 0.8.5 final.
Posted: 10 May 2006 22:38
by Nyame
You'll have to install MSLU from microsoft on Windows 95/98/Me systems starting with VLC 0.8.5. Note that support for this currently doesn't work in the test3/test4 releases but it will be fixed in 0.8.5 final.
To which folder should the MSLU files for Win Me be placed?
Posted: 10 May 2006 23:27
by dionoea
C:\Windows\System32\ ... i don't understand why microsoft doesn't do that automaticaly in the installer ... kind of stupid.
vlc.0.8.4a and above don't run on Win98 (unicows.dll)
Posted: 17 May 2006 06:41
by foolestroupe
This is a pain in the arse for those of us who lack resources to upgrade HW to move to XP reliably - bang goes another useful piece of SW
vlc.0.8.4a and above don't run on Win98 (unicows.dll)
Posted: 17 May 2006 06:42
by foolestroupe
Thanks for NOT making that clear - now I have to backstep (manually)
Re: vlc.0.8.4a and above don't run on Win98 (unicows.dll)
Posted: 17 May 2006 23:43
by ivanbuto
Thanks for NOT making that clear - now I have to backstep (manually)
What are you talking about? If you don't have unicows.dll, install MSLU and you are all set.
It seems either C:\Windows, C:\Windows\System or C:\Windows\System32 will work. By default MSLU installs under C:\Windows\System, I think.
unicows
Posted: 27 May 2006 01:05
by Scavenger
Many thanks to those who posted advice on installing the MSLU. 0.8.5 is now running great on my old Win98 system. Cool!
Matt
Thanks for posting your issue with videoLAN media player
Posted: 27 Nov 2006 08:02
by R
I have windows 98 se and I installed unicows.dll into C:\Windows\System32 and it worked fine. Don't know if that is the case with all windows 98 se operating systems.
Unibeefs.dll ...
Posted: 01 Dec 2006 03:37
by vlcfiend
I have windows 98 se and I installed unicows.dll into C:\Windows\System32 and it worked fine. Don't know if that is the case with all windows 98 se operating systems.
I have them in "SYSTEM" (does this mean 16 ???).
who lack resources to upgrade HW to move to XP reliably
I lack the will to bother with such a viral crap ...