vlc crashing

[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

[VLC_help]

Remove %appdata%\vlc folder and try again.

[zulubase]

where do I find %appdata%, nothing in the vlc directory, that I can see? thanx for your response

[secathom]

press start -> Run -> type %appdata%\vlc
and remove...

[rogerdpack]

start cmd.exe, run "cd %APPDATA%"

[zulubase]

I've removed all the entries in that folder, hope that's right?....................Many thanks

[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