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How to Update Vlc Player in Windows 8.1

The VLC media player is an open-source software which is dominating the free media player mart for around 12 years. It was established in 2001 by the name of VideoLan. It is a non-profit organization that beliefs in service. The VLC player is available for every operating system, and device be it Windows, Android or iPhone, iPad, Laptop. The VLC media player is the most preferred player thanks to its versatility. It can play almost every known audio and video format, viz. MPEG, MKV, 3GP, DIVX, AVI, and many more similar formats. The media player is designed with perfection.

  • Part 1. How to Download and Install VLC Media Player
  • Part 2. VLC Player Screenshots for Windows 8

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VLC recently launched its latest version 2.2.1, which is superb. It has a user-friendly interface and is available in multiple languages too. It has a wide range of options in its kitty, which can be used to enhance media quality. It has a wide pool of options and tools for users like audio stabilization, overlays, AtmoLight video effects, graphic equalizer, and many such options, which makes viewing and listening even more enchanting. The media player also has a synchronization feature, which enables users to access media files stored in different devices.

The VLC media player can be downloaded through the official website. It can also be downloaded through other websites, i.e.

Website Name Website URL
CNET
http://www.download.cnet.com/VLC-Media-Player-64-bit/3000-13632_4-75761094.html
Softonic
http://www.en.softonic.com/s/vlc-media-player-64-bit-windows-8
Filehippo
http://filehippo.com/en/download_vlc_64
VideoLAN
http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-windows.html
Filehorse
http://www.filehorse.com/download-vlc-64/

Part 1. How to Download and Install VLC Media Player

Step 1 Click on the official link or any of the 5 above-mentioned links to download the setup file.

Step 2 Double click on the setup icon to start the installation process, and click "Yes" to grant permission and move on to the next step.

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Step 3 Then another dialog box will open, click Next to continue the installation.

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Step 4 License Agreement dialog box will open, click on Next again.

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Step 5 Select components that you want to download and click on Next to move ahead.

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Step 6 Pick a location where you want the setup files, i.e., drive (C/D/E) and click on install.

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Step 7 Wait till the installation completes, and then click on Finish to run VLC media player.

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Step 8 Now drag and drop media files on the window of VLC Media Player. You can also access your media library via VLC.

Part 2. VLC Player Screenshots for Windows 8

VLC is a remarkable and easy to use player which can play almost every media format. It is loaded with superb features that provide an exciting and memorable experience to its users. On the whole, it is a great player which has received a stupendous response for the last 12 years. The quality of the player has been improved by fixing bugs and crashes. It has come up with a new feature of time stamping. The size of the installation file of VLC 2.2.1 64 bit exe file is only 28.45 MB. The media player is available in multiple languages like Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Dutch and many more.

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vlc on windows 8

Optional Tips: FAQs

Q: When I updated to Windows 8.1 and installed VLC 2.2.0, it crashed. What should I do?
A: Restart the system and reinstall the media player. if the problem persists, go to http://nightlies.videolan.org/build/win32/last/

Q: VLC 2.2.0 crashed and only played an audio file on reinstallation. Can anyone help?
A: Install 8.1 again and delete configuration files. If the problem continues, contact the support forum.

Q: Whenever I play a video, the player crashes. What should I do?
A: You can open Regedit and delete this sub-key for NMgamingms.sys, and if problems persist, contact the support forum.

How to Update Vlc Player in Windows 8.1

Source: https://videoconverter.wondershare.com/vlc/use-vlc-for-windows-8.html