Vlc.exe - Download and Fix EXE Errors

Last Updated: 11/28/2023
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vlc.exe uses the EXE file extension, which is more specifically known as a VLC media player file. It is classified as a Win32 EXE (Executable application) file, created for VLC media player by VideoLAN.

vlc.exe was first developed on 08/22/2019 for the Windows 10 Operating System in VLC Media Player 3.0.8. The latest version update [v3.0.7.1] for VLC Media Player was 3.0.7.1 released on 06/07/2019.

Please see below for more detailed information, EXE file troubleshooting instructions, and free downloads of different versions of vlc.exe.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	vlc.exe
File Extension:	EXE file extension
Description:	VLC media player
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Operating System:	Win32
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	VideoLAN
Software Program:	VLC media player
Legal Copyright:	Copyright © 1996-2019 VideoLAN and VLC Authors

File Details
Character Set:	Windows, Latin1
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x0000
Entry Point:	0x14c0
Code Size:	784896

View Other vlc.exe Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	940 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2019:10:21 14:12:44+00:00
File Type:	Win32 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	1995:11:24 02:40:46+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	2.27
Code Size:	784896
Initialized Data Size:	944640
Uninitialized Data Size:	4608
Entry Point:	0x14c0
OS Version:	4.0
Image Version:	1.0
Subsystem Version:	4.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	3.0.7.1
Product Version Number:	3.0.7.1
File Flags Mask:	0x0000
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Win32
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Windows, Latin1
Company Name:	VideoLAN
File Description:	VLC media player
File Version:	3.0.7.1
Internal Name:	vlc
Legal Copyright:	Copyright © 1996-2019 VideoLAN and VLC Authors
Product Name:	VLC media player
Product Version:	3,0,7,1
Legal Trademarks:	VLC media player, VideoLAN and x264 are registered trademarks from VideoLAN

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What are vlc.exe Error Messages?

vlc.exe Runtime Errors

Runtime errors are VLC Media Player errors that occur during "runtime". Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these EXE errors are triggered when vlc.exe is attempted to be loaded either when VLC Media Player is starting up, or in some cases already running. Runtime errors are the most common form of EXE error you will encounter using VLC Media Player.

In most cases, vlc.exe runtime errors occurring while the program is running will result in the program terminating abnormally. Most of these vlc.exe error messages mean that VLC Media Player was either unable to locate this file on startup, or the file is corrupt, resulting in a prematurely-aborted startup process. Generally, VLC Media Player will be unable to start without resolving these errors.

Some of the most common vlc.exe errors include:

vlc.exe - Bad Image.
vlc.exe Application Error.
vlc.exe could not be found.
vlc.exe could not be installed.
vlc.exe could not be launched. Class not registered.
vlc.exe could not be started.
vlc.exe failed to initialize properly.
vlc.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
vlc.exe is not a valid Win32 application.
vlc.exe is not running.
Cannot find vlc.exe.
Error starting program: vlc.exe.
Faulting Application Path: vlc.exe.
The file vlc.exe is missing or corrupt.
Windows failed to start - vlc.exe.

System Error

The program can’t start because vlc.exe is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem.

Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

Finding the source of the vlc.exe error is key to properly resolving these errors. Although most of these EXE errors affecting vlc.exe will happen during startup, occasionally you will encounter a runtime error while using VLC media player. This can occur due to poor programming on behalf of VideoLAN, conflicts with other software or 3rd-party plug-ins, or caused by damaged and outdated hardware. Also, these types of vlc.exe errors can occur if it has been accidentally moved, deleted, or corrupted by a malware infection. Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

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How to Fix vlc.exe Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your vlc.exe issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.

Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click System Restore.
Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the vlc.exe error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed VLC Media Player (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling VLC Media Player software.

You can uninstall VLC Media Player software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
Find the entry for VLC Media Player 3.0.7.1 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall VLC Media Player software.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

VLC Media Player 3.0.7.1

VideoLAN

Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many vlc.exe error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the vlc.exe error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.

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If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your vlc.exe File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate vlc.exe file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free vlc.exe files for every applicable version of VLC Media Player. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download vlc.exe Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy this file to the appropriate VLC Media Player folder location:

Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\Downloads\VLCPortable\App\vlc\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\VideoLAN\VLC\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC\
Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.

GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve vlc.exe problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.

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Download vlc.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying vlc.exe to your appropriate Windows system directory. VideoLAN typically does not release VLC Media Player EXE files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing vlc.exe and all other EXE files for VLC Media Player. An incorrectly installed EXE file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

VLC Media Player 3.0.7.1

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

vlc.exe

3.0.7.1

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	VLC media player
Software Version:	3.0.7.1
File Version:	3.0.7.1
File Size:	962760
File Date:	10/21/2019
MD5 Checksum:	e0c672670e7b95c2f46b4c3503e7af5d
SHA1 Checksum:	eaced3381b7d4bdac1ed202489bfdfb044ddf121
SHA256 Checksum:	d35b912a98e17943d9a0eba034fd6a1828dcaa006349780ab1f6a4680e5fd4ec
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Users\Tester\Downloads\VLCPortable\App\vlc\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	1.0
Initialized Data Size:	944640
Linker Version:	2.27
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	10/21/2019

VLC Media Player 3.0.8

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

vlc.exe

3.0.8.0

3.0.8

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	VLC media player
Software Version:	3.0.8.0
File Version:	3.0.8
File Size:	962760
File Date:	10/03/2019
MD5 Checksum:	23479a022e42b5c4f8bae50d5906406f
SHA1 Checksum:	7b88b52f4342efc662d018d04817042b96b030b9
SHA256 Checksum:	31b61fc748403b6e5a5f3b5803eb485a8125ff34e23bb5036208bc98e8341219
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\VideoLAN\VLC\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	1.0
Initialized Data Size:	944640
Linker Version:	2.27
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	10/03/2019

vlc.exe

3.0.8.0

3.0.8

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	VLC media player
Software Version:	3.0.8.0
File Version:	3.0.8
File Size:	985800
File Date:	10/12/2019
MD5 Checksum:	5416be1b8b04b1681cb39cf0e2caad9f
SHA1 Checksum:	f29c26d62104e37d271f6ee1d3f5fd88e55b89db
SHA256 Checksum:	900021691973aafe47b125d51e1bae5192760e91552dda0c7051226640c0a248
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	967680
Linker Version:	2.27
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	5.2
File Modification Date/Time:	10/12/2019

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Files Related to vlc.exe

EXE Files Related to vlc.exe

File Name	Description	Software Program (Version)	File Size (bytes)	File Location
SystemSettings.exe	Settings	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.16299.15)	95616	C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache\
XboxApp.exe	Windows Executable	VLC Media Player 3.0.7.1	16384	C:\Windows\System32\spp\store\2.0\
vlc-3.0.8-win64.exe	Windows Executable	VLC Media Player 3.0.8	42030736	C:\Windows\System32\wbem\en-GB\
StoreExperienceHost.exe	Windows Executable	VLC Media Player 3.0.8	18944	C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\microsoft s...
OneDrive.exe	Microsoft OneDrive	Microsoft OneDrive (19.152.0801.0009)	1592440	C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\

Other Files Related to vlc.exe

File Name	Description	Software Program (Version)	File Size (bytes)	File Location
setupact.log	Log	VLC Media Player 3.0.8	1398820	C:\Windows\Logs\DPX\
setupact.log	Log	VLC Media Player 3.0.7.1	20352	C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\
WmiApRpl.ini	Windows Initialization	VLC Media Player 3.0.8	29736	C:\Windows\inf\WmiApRpl\0009\
WmiApRpl.h	C/C++/Objective-C Header	VLC Media Player 3.0.8	3444	C:\Windows\System32\wbem\Performance\
api-ms-win-core-sysinf...	ApiSet Stub DLL	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.17134.12)	19272	C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDriv...

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