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Title says it all. when i seek, the video gets all pixelated and discoloured for a few seconds.

I am using a fresh installation of vlc, latest version.

using format avi and wmv

With WMV files you can use --codec dmo switch, it might help.
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=35859&start=75#p119933

Yeah, I have that same pixelated muddy mess look like the person in that thread, i tried doing what you instructed and I still get it.

oh well.