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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?

Here is the Text Message verbose 0

avi error: no key frame set for track 0
avi error: no key frame set for track 1
avi error: no key frame set for track 0
avi error: no key frame set for track 1
avi error: no key frame set for track 0
avi error: no key frame set for track 1
avi error: no key frame set for track 0
avi error: no key frame set for track 1
avi error: no key frame set for track 0
avi error: no key frame set for track 1
avi error: no key frame set for track 0
avi error: no key frame set for track 1
avi error: no key frame set for track 0
avi error: no key frame set for track 1
avi error: no key frame set for track 0
avi error: no key frame set for track 1
avi error: no key frame set for track 0
avi error: no key frame set for track 1
avi error: no key frame set for track 0
avi error: no key frame set for track 1
avi error: no key frame set for track 0
avi error: no key frame set for track 1
avi error: no key frame set for track 0
avi error: no key frame set for track 1
avi error: no key frame set for track 0
avi error: no key frame set for track 1

Once I get to the message, the video plays just fine.

And here it is in verbose 1
main warning: can't get output picture
avcodec warning: disabling direct rendering
avcodec warning: cannot decode one frame (5183 bytes)
main warning: received buffer in the future
avi warning: cannot read one chunk
avi error: no key frame set for track 0
avi error: no key frame set for track 1
avi warning: unknown chunk (not unloaded)
avi warning: cannot read one chunk
avi error: no key frame set for track 0
avi error: no key frame set for track 1
avi warning: unknown chunk (not unloaded)
avi warning: cannot read one chunk
avi error: no key frame set for track 0
avi error: no key frame set for track 1
avi warning: unknown chunk (not unloaded)
avi warning: cannot read one chunk
avi error: no key frame set for track 0
avi error: no key frame set for track 1
avi warning: unknown chunk (not unloaded)
avi warning: cannot read one chunk
avi error: no key frame set for track 0
avi error: no key frame set for track 1
avi warning: unknown chunk (not unloaded)
avi warning: cannot read one chunk
avi error: no key frame set for track 0
avi error: no key frame set for track 1
avi warning: unknown chunk (not unloaded)
avi warning: cannot read one chunk
avi error: no key frame set for track 0
avi error: no key frame set for track 1
avi warning: unknown chunk (not unloaded)
avi warning: cannot read one chunk
avi error: no key frame set for track 0
avi error: no key frame set for track 1
avi warning: unknown chunk (not unloaded)
avi warning: cannot read one chunk
avi error: no key frame set for track 0
avi error: no key frame set for track 1
avi warning: unknown chunk (not unloaded)
avi warning: cannot read one chunk
avi error: no key frame set for track 0
avi error: no key frame set for track 1
avi warning: unknown chunk (not unloaded)
avi warning: cannot read one chunk
avi error: no key frame set for track 0
avi error: no key frame set for track 1
avi warning: unknown chunk (not unloaded)
avi warning: cannot read one chunk
avi error: no key frame set for track 0
avi error: no key frame set for track 1
avi warning: unknown chunk (not unloaded)
main warning: PTS is out of range (-10000), dropping buffer
main warning: PTS is out of range (-34000), dropping buffer

Are you sure this is a valid AVI file? You did not force the AVI demuxer, did you?

I have a same problem here.

I don't know why VLC do that every month (I must reinstall, shut down my pc, and restart for correct the problem ...)
Perhaps that will help you :

Config :
Windows 7 x64
Ati Drivers (updated)
VLC is on my SSD and all media are on other hard drive.

I do a small video for explain my problem :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cw3HnLQ8kS4


Thanks a lot for all you do or will do !
PS : Sorry for my bad english, i'm a french guy !

@ Remi. All files are 100% valid working files (I can view them in WMP just fine). The player is at default preferences.

@ Pfsm thank you for the video link. that is my exact problem.

I have tried re-installing/restart yet the problem still exists.

My Rig Details:

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System Information
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Time of this report: 8/7/2011, 11:00:04
Machine name: OJIBCEO
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.101209-1647)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: System manufacturer
System Model: P5Q-PRO
BIOS: BIOS Date: 07/31/08 11:13:55 Ver: 08.00.14
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E8500 @ 3.16GHz (2 CPUs)
Memory: 3326MB RAM
Page File: 747MB used, 5744MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode