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When I use VLC in fullscreen mode it doesn't properly stay on top of other programs--specifically Winamp and Vista's taskbar. I've provided
a screenshot here to illustrate this:



I've been having this same problem since I switched over to Vista--using a 2006-era version of VLC with Vista non-SP1 had the same problem.

This does not happen when using other video programs, such as BSplayer and Windows Media Player, in fullscreen mode.

Any ideas on how I can fix this?

Thanks much

Yes, don't tell your taskbar to be over everything

I have similar problem: all works fine but every 20minutes or so, task bar pops up on top. Than i put video on top (by clicking on it) and it's fine for another 10-20minutes. Than the same routine again. Any ideas?

Yes, don't tell your taskbar to be over everything

The same taskbar & winamp settings work ok with other video programs when using their fullscreen modes. I figure there's some obscure setting that I'm overlooking
within VLC that'll fix this.

viewtopic.php?f=14&t=42856&p=161819&hil ... ar#p161814
few tips there. There is something "wrong" in VLC windows creation, but I cannot repeat these issues on my Vista so I really cannot debug this.

Thanks. I'll try some of the suggestions in that thread, and post again here with results.

EDIT: I tried all of the relevant suggestions without success. Turning off desktop composition in Vista' compatibility tab fixed the problem but caused two others--it disabled
Aero and caused weird problems with VLC's fullscreen interface. Specifically, VLC's fullscreen UI was way too small and was shifted towards the middle of the screen.

have the same problem on Vista SP1 x32 and x64 systems, running VLC 0.9.6.
Although it only appears when I change the DPI Scaling ( under Control Panel\Personalization -> left nav bar "Adjust font size DPI") to Large (120 DPI), Custom 150% (144DPI) or 200% (192DPI).
Cause I have my media PC connected to a 46" LCD TV with 1920x1080, I have to use at least a 150% scaling, else the fonts are too small.
If I change the Scaling to Default (96DPI), VLC works fine as usual, I just have to stand in front of the TV to be able to read and pick a file
Hope that helps with the troubleshooting.
Cheers

have the same problem on Vista SP1 x32 and x64 systems, running VLC 0.9.6.
Although it only appears when I change the DPI Scaling ( under Control Panel\Personalization -> left nav bar "Adjust font size DPI") to Large (120 DPI), Custom 150% (144DPI) or 200% (192DPI).
Cause I have my media PC connected to a 46" LCD TV with 1920x1080, I have to use at least a 150% scaling, else the fonts are too small.
If I change the Scaling to Default (96DPI), VLC works fine as usual, I just have to stand in front of the TV to be able to read and pick a file
Hope that helps with the troubleshooting.
Cheers

That did help, thanks. I had been trying to figure this out and couldn't find a solution, probably all over the place and I am going to look foolish signing up for the forum just to post a solution I found playing around... but anyway "Ivo007"s DPI comment helped me (across the room, large flat screen, high DPI to be able to see fonts, same situation I am in), ok, back to the point... I got it squared away. Rather simple, maybe it will work for you... basically go to vlc.exe compatibility tab and check the Disable DPI scaling. After that, it worked like it always had before installing vista 64 a few days ago... I tried to get used to 'taskbar not on top of other windows' thing... but my OCD was going crazy. so, I hope that helps. I wonder if the VLC team could build into their installer to check windows DPI during setup, and if it is set above norm to disable it automatically (default)... and maybe checkbox in prefs to enable it for whatever reason if someone wants it... now that I think about it, you guys already probably have it in there and I just didn't see it.

so short story for newbies like me:
1. close VLC if you have it running.
2. go to folder where VLC is installed (something like: C:\Program Files (x86)\VideoLAN\VLC )
3. Right click vlc.exe and choose properties
4. click Compatibility tab
5. click the checkbox next to "Disable display scaling on high DPI settings"
6. click OK and go test it.

Hope this helps someone out.

I have the same problem...but I'm running Windows XP SP3.
I try to look for the DPI settings but I can't find it in the properties of the VLC.exe.
Can someone help me?
(VLC version 0.9.8a)

Another way to rid yourself of this extremely annoying bug, do this:

When choosing your DPI setting, make sure you select the "Use Windows XP style DPI scaling" option under the custom DPI dialog. This will globally fix this problem rather than having to set the compatibility mode for each executable that this bug affects, as it does many.

Well, I hope this helps, because I searched the internet for weeks attempting to fix this problem.

Hi Guys,

MY SOLUTION
Simply check the option "auto-hide the taskbar" inside taskbare properties, don't know why it works but it works.

STEPS: RIght-click on taskbar >>> click "properties" >>> check option "auto-hide the taskbar"

hOPE it helps.

How to fix:

Fullscreen -> If Windows taskbar is still up, click somewhere blank on your taskbar (without exiting full screen) -> click back on the player menu in VLC (be careful not to click the timeline or you'll jump to that spot in your vid).

This fixes it 100% of the time for me. It's an annoying gotcha, but the solution works.

Btw, this is a "focus" problem for the VLC team.

Yep. Hard to fix though...