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vlc crashing

Posted: 16 Nov 2010 09:04
by zulubase
I have updated the last 3/4 vlc versions & now have vs 115, all crash immediately I've tried to open them.
I am experienced, but have no indepth scientific knowledge of computers
I am running Win7 & EVERYTHING is up to date - have reluctently in despair returned to using WMP, but much prefer vlc, had no problems like this when running vlc in WinXP
I have tried re-installing, have even installed/uninstalled the Win 7 codecs, though not sure if I really need them.
Nothing shows up in the windows events log & can find nothing in the vlc directory. Be grateful for any advice

Re: vlc crashing

Posted: 16 Nov 2010 15:27
by VLC_help
Remove %appdata%\vlc folder and try again.

Re: vlc crashing

Posted: 18 Nov 2010 04:34
by zulubase
where do I find %appdata%, nothing in the vlc directory, that I can see? thanx for your response

Re: vlc crashing

Posted: 18 Nov 2010 12:53
by secathom
press start -> Run -> type %appdata%\vlc
and remove...

Re: vlc crashing

Posted: 18 Nov 2010 12:57
by rogerdpack
start cmd.exe, run "cd %APPDATA%"

Re: vlc crashing

Posted: 19 Nov 2010 05:11
by zulubase
I've removed all the entries in that folder, hope that's right?....................Many thanks

Re: vlc crashing

Posted: 19 Nov 2010 08:15
by secathom
I thint its ok when you remove all the entries... is your problem still exisistent??
If yes maybe there are som other things you can try.

regards,

secathom