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When it comes to video files, nothing is ever as easy as it should be. Thankfully, VLC Media Player offers a one-stop solution for the file-format problem. The program supports playback of OGG, MP2, MP3, MP4, DivX, DVD, and a whole slew of other file types. In addition, it also can function as a streaming media server. Because of its open-source foundation, VLC Media Player evolves quickly, with new features and fixes released frequently.
Though the interface varies from platform to platform, the sparseness of the Windows version leaves plenty to be desired. The skinned mode perks things up slightly, but the program seems to suffer from unpredictable behavior when skinned. Also, the basic task of opening a file is far more confusing than it should be; the program gives you several options, including the head-scratching Quick Open File. Overall, though, VLC Media Player is a must-have application for its ability to open just about any type of video file you throw at it.
VLC Media Player:Publisher's Description
From VideoLAN Project:
VLC (initially VideoLAN Client) is a highly portable multimedia player for various audio and video formats, including MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, DivX, MP3, and OGG, as well as for DVDs, VCDs, and various streaming protocols. It also can be used as a server for unicast or multicast streams in IPv4 or IPv6 on a high-bandwidth network. The most prominent additions to version 0.8.6 are probably Windows Media Video 9 and Flash Video. Other important changes are improved H.264 decoding, better Windows Unicode support, and a full-screen.
Version 0.9.4 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
What's new in this version: Version 0.9.4 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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All versions:
4.3 starsout of 3,430 votes
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Current version:
4.2 starsout of 104 votes
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"Works fine for me"
Version: VLC Media Player 0.9.4
Pros
Works fine for me
Cons
I have no cons so far
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"very nice player"
Version: VLC Media Player 0.9.4
Pros
it has great versatility.
Cons
it needs more understanable set up instructions as most people don't speak fluent geek
Summary
I love the quality of the player...fabulous.... but it needs easily understandable set up instructions....perhaps more automation in the set up.....big stupid easy to understand pictures...even...whatever gets the public to embrace open source products, not just geeks
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"Good tidy program"
Version: VLC Media Player 0.9.4
Pros
It follows the KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) policy - easy to figure out what to do and where to do it
Cons
Occasionally freezes - mainly due to faulty DVD's than anything else
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"runs everything"
Version: VLC Media Player 0.9.4
Pros
almost all formats are playable with vlc player and can play even broken videos.
Cons
crashes sometimes
Summary
probably the best player out there available and free.
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"it supresses all disturbances of recording"
Version: VLC Media Player 0.9.4
Pros
veru excellent
Cons
no problems
Summary
excellent for listening to speeches and music.
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"very good quality"
Version: VLC Media Player 0.9.4
Pros
the video quality is good in some but not all it sud jest be hi res no low res
Cons
seeing the squares in the video
Summary
love it just some quality's don't have good res everything else is very good
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"Gr8 player as it practically makes all media files open"
Version: VLC Media Player 0.9.4
Pros
It is easy to use and it has simple features which are sufficient. The best part it opens most video files which are not so easy to open by other players.
Cons
It is not stylish like Windows media player.
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"Blue Screen of Death"
Version: VLC Media Player 0.9.4
Pros
It worked once like it said it was supposed to.
Cons
The "Blue Screen of Death" appeared when I tried to access the program from my desktop. Enough said.
Summary
You only need to experience the "Blue Screen of Death" once to totally ruin your experience with a program and/or software. The VLC Media Player brought the "BSoD" to my computer. When I got my computer back, it was either safety or the VLC Media Player. I chose safety and completely uninstalled the VLC Media Player.
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"excellant , doesn't improve my spelling though."
Version: VLC Media Player 0.9.4
Pros
cool player,when others will fail vlc keep you going,subtitles accessed quickly,plays everything i throw at it.
Cons
i would like it to use the full screen, maybe i haven't worked it out yet.
Summary
vlc has yet to fail me,so i'm quite happy with it .
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"It is good and dependable"
Version: VLC Media Player 0.9.4
Pros
Good and Dependable
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