File reading failed: VLC could not read the file.

[xB33M4Nx]

Today while trying to watch a movie I opened a file and I received the error message "File reading failed: VLC could not read the file." I get this with every file I try to open in the player. Whether I open it from windows explorer, the Player itself, or dragging and dropping from windows explorer to the player. How do I fix this?

[Lotesdelere]

What kind of file ?
What is your OS ? What is your VLC version ?
And please post the full messages log with verbosity set to 2.

[wh_12345]

Hi
I have the same problem. "File reading failed: VLC could not read the file."when i open avi. videos.
i have windows vista home premium and I have VLC version 1.1.11