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Steps to replicate:
Run/start VLC 1.0.5 32-bit
Display playlist.
Drag any MP3 to the playlist.
Play music
From the menu bar -> Audio -> Visualizations -> Groom.
VLC self terminated.

From the menu bar -> Audio -> Visualizations -> Groom.

I assume you mean Goom. It works fine.
http://imgur.com/rDgHI.jpg

You could try to remove %appdata%\vlc folder. If that doesn't help, try other video output modules
http://wiki.videolan.org/WindowsFAQ-1.0 ... _output.3F