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I downloaded VLC media player 2 weeks back and it's quite good in fact great , the only problem that I am coming across is that whenever I try to close VLC media player after use, it just minimizes on the windows task bar and doesn't close and I have to use Windows Task Manager to close it . what should I do? I am using Windows XP. And can you please tell me how I can change the skin ,I downloaded one and just don't know how to implement it on VLC media player . Overall it's an excellent media player, the best I have come across

Thanks.
Amitanshu Gour.

If you delete the plugins and cache (Located: C:\Documents and settings\User (you)\Application Data (folder is hidden; make it visible)\vlc) then this may resolve the problem.

As for skins it can be a little tricky. The first way you can try is through the player. Go to: Preferences > (tab) Interface > Main interfaces. Set the Interface module to "Skinnable interface", save and restart VLC.

If that doesn't work for some reason then try this through the start menu: Start > All Programs > VideoLAN > Quick Settings > Interface > Set main interface to skinnable.

Now the rest is simple. Download a skin from the Skins page, unzip the file, go to the directory where you installed VLC and put it in the "Skins" folder. When you want to change a skin just right-click on the interface and "select skin".

This whole process will become easier in the next version of VLC.

Thanks Cloudstalker I'll try that and hope the new version is released soon am eagerly awaiting it