VLC player wont open ?

jkarp1 · Feb 10, 2012, 12:40 AM

Lately my VLC player wont open, i did a small bit of research on how to fix this and everywhere says to delete your vlc playlists/preferences. I've done this but still no luck, all i get is the VLC cone jumping up and down on the dock. I have also tried numerous re-instals and versions, anybody have any tips ? i really don't want to have to download a new player, as i've never had problems with VLC other then this.

Cheers, Jake.

simsaladimbamba · Feb 10, 2012, 12:42 AM

Tried the uninstalling method in the second link yet?
Uninstalling Applications in Mac OS X

which also includes:

Best way to FULLY DELETE a program

Then reinstall VLC Player.

If that does not help, does it also happen in another, even temporarily created, user account?
And there is a good alternative to VLC Player (which I preferred until I tried the application I link to soon) called Movist.

cebrady17 · Feb 19, 2012, 02:22 AM

I have been having the same issue with VLC, it just keeps attempting to open with the jumping cone, and eventually sits unresponsive. Ive tried uninstalling via Appcleaner, and reinstalling, with no luck.

iVineet · Feb 19, 2012, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cebrady17

I have been having the same issue with VLC, it just keeps attempting to open with the jumping cone, and eventually sits unresponsive. Ive tried uninstalling via Appcleaner, and reinstalling, with no luck.

Had the same problem and then I rinstalled it , which fixed the problem

Muggsy · Feb 8, 2013, 04:31 PM

Hi

I have the same problem, with only one difference: I just bought a MBP (10.8.2) and I just installed it for the first time here. Used it a lot on Windows before.

So my problem is the following:
I download the latest version from the official website, then open the .dmg file, which creates a virtual drive. Opened it, then dragged and dropped the VLC application into the Application folder.

Now, when I double-clik on the latter, nothing happens, apart from the little zoom of the app showing that it responded to the double-click. The programme does not open.
Also, there is nothing about VLC in the Library.

Any help?
Thanks!

Muggsy · Feb 8, 2013, 07:16 PM

I found my answer.
I had problems to start my computer and in fact I was a Root user.
Created another Admin account for everyday use and had no problems afterwards.

Feb 10, 2012, 12:40 AM	#1
jkarp1 macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia	VLC player wont open ? Lately my VLC player wont open, i did a small bit of research on how to fix this and everywhere says to delete your vlc playlists/preferences. I've done this but still no luck, all i get is the VLC cone jumping up and down on the dock. I have also tried numerous re-instals and versions, anybody have any tips ? i really don't want to have to download a new player, as i've never had problems with VLC other then this. Cheers, Jake. __________________ 27-inch, Mid 2011 iMac, 3.4 GHz, 8GB RAM, 1TB HD
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Feb 10, 2012, 12:42 AM	#2
simsaladimbamba macrumors Core Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: in front of it	Tried the uninstalling method in the second link yet? Uninstalling Applications in Mac OS X which also includes: Best way to FULLY DELETE a program Then reinstall VLC Player. If that does not help, does it also happen in another, even temporarily created, user account? And there is a good alternative to VLC Player (which I preferred until I tried the application I link to soon) called Movist. __________________ This is not
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cebrady17 macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2010	I have been having the same issue with VLC, it just keeps attempting to open with the jumping cone, and eventually sits unresponsive. Ive tried uninstalling via Appcleaner, and reinstalling, with no luck.
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Feb 8, 2013, 04:31 PM	#5
Muggsy macrumors newbie Join Date: Feb 2013	Hi I have the same problem, with only one difference: I just bought a MBP (10.8.2) and I just installed it for the first time here. Used it a lot on Windows before. So my problem is the following: I download the latest version from the official website, then open the .dmg file, which creates a virtual drive. Opened it, then dragged and dropped the VLC application into the Application folder. Now, when I double-clik on the latter, nothing happens, apart from the little zoom of the app showing that it responded to the double-click. The programme does not open. Also, there is nothing about VLC in the Library. Any help? Thanks!
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Feb 8, 2013, 07:16 PM	#6
Muggsy macrumors newbie Join Date: Feb 2013	I found my answer. I had problems to start my computer and in fact I was a Root user. Created another Admin account for everyday use and had no problems afterwards.
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