Can I save current VLC Settings?

[VLC.UserQuestions]

Sorry guys, I know this is a general question. I searched the forums, could not find an answer specific to my question.......

The other day I Googled "how to set-up VLC for best playback with flv movies. I set my VLC options accordingly. Now some of my vids look/play well, and some don't.

Here is my question....

Is there a way to save my current VLC settings, then change my video options, save those settings, and revert back to what I had before so I can see which settings I like best?

Thanks in advance!

[jayR]

I don't think there is a simple method. If your setting is very complex, you can save using registry save tools or using system registry "restore" tools on Windows. But it won't be simple.

[Lotesdelere]

On Windows the settings are stored in %APPDATA%\vlc directory so you can backup the whole folder with its subfolders and restore it if needed.
vlcrc contains the main program settings and vlc-qt-interface.ini the interface settings.

[Thunderstrike116]

Probably the only way to backup VLC settings is constantly copying the files or creating symbolic links of the directory to somewhere you keep your backup (e.g. a cloud backup directry or a second drive)