I have searched and cannot find anything like this.
When I open a media file (does not matter what kind) VLC will open the file, but then seem to attempt to keep opening it repeatedly. If I go to another window, or even open up any preferences or any of the tools at the top the video plays just fine. As long as VLC remains in a background window the file will play just fine. When I click on VLC in the taskbar to bring it to the foreground, it will immediately go back to the beginning of the file and seemingly attempt to keep opening the file.
I have uninstalled/re-installed. I have updated all video drivers. I just cannot seem to fix the issue. Any suggestions?