VLC Troubleshooting
Frequent VLC Opening Issues
VLC Media Player Removed
If you attempt to load your VLC file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open VLC Files". If so, it typically means that you don't have VLC Media Player installed for %%os%%. The typical path of opening your VLC with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.
Tip: When another VLC application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.
Incorrect VLC Media Player Version
In other instances, your VLC Playlist file version may not be supported by your version of VLC Media Player. You will need to download a newer version of VLC Media Player if you don't have the right version. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.
Tip: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your VLC file and clicking "Properties".
Primarily, problems experienced when opening VLC files are due to having the incorrect version of VLC Media Player installed on your computer.
More Causes of Problems Opening VLCs
Even with the correct version of VLC Media Player installed, you can still experience difficulties opening VLCs. If you're still experiencing problems opening VLC files, there could be other computer problems. Problems unrelated to software:
- Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for VLC
- The VLC file description within the Windows Registry was removed
- Defective install of a VLC program, such as VLC Media Player
- VLC file corruption
- VLC file integrity has been compromised by malware
- Device drivers of the hardware associated with your VLC file are corrupt or out-of-date
- Insufficient system resources to successfully open VLC Playlist files
Quiz: Which file extension is an archive file?
That's Correct!
A SIT file was created by Smith Micro Systems for use with the Macintosh operating system. Now, it is considered "cross-platform", working on multiple operating systems including Windows, Macintosh, Android, iOS, and others.
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A SIT file was created by Smith Micro Systems for use with the Macintosh operating system. Now, it is considered "cross-platform", working on multiple operating systems including Windows, Macintosh, Android, iOS, and others.