How to Fix "VLC is Unable to launch MRL File"

“Visible Light Communication” or VLC is one of the widely used open-access programs to stream multiple Video and audio formats on your device. It provides efficient, dynamic and handy services on various systems and devices. It works as a popular media player that is very easy to access its features.

Sometimes, this VLC media player become unresponsive or crash on your system. There are various reasons behind this: it arises when your media folder is stored somewhere instead of your system. In this case, the VLC fails to respond, or you become unable to access or stream audio or video.

Possible Reasons for Arising “VLC Unresponsive” Issues

There may be multiple reasons for any technical issues, whether it occurs inside a major system or a mini smartphone. Therefore, we came across to know what should be the possible reasons behind this VLC issues. The possible reasons are mentioned below:

• There might be corrupted media files stored on your device/PC.
• It is also possible that the “Windows Defender” restricts “VLC” from opening as it allows only registered clients or sources.
• There can be other hardware related issues.
• It is unable to access MRL Files on your device.

In case, you are frustrated with unresponsive issues of your VLC player, then follow these steps to know the tips and tricks to troubleshoot it:

1. Checking Firewall Settings

Sometimes “Windows Defender Firewall” prevents some doubtful applications from expanding on your device. if you wish to activate Firewall feature to permit VLC to run on your system, then abide by these instructions

• Firstly, Enter “cp” into the provided search bar and tap the “Enter” key.
• Wait for a while for the control panel to show up on your screen and then hit the “Firewall” related option.
• Go to the left-hand side column and then select the “Allow” related option located on your system’s display.
• Look for the “VLC Media Player” situated just under the option “Allowed applications and features.”
• After that, tap the “OK” button.

In case, you are unable to locate “VLC Media Player” inside the particular listing, then follow these points:

• First and foremost, look for the “VLC” player’s venue. When you got it, then copy the associated command.
• Now, navigate back to the section “Allowed apps” and then tap the “Change Settings” option.

Next, hit the “Allow another application” option there.

• Then, tap on “Browse” and go to the specific file location. When going the desired file, then tap the media player of the VLC option.
• After that, press the “Enter” key from your keyboard.
• Now, navigate to the under-mentioned path and then hit the “Add” tab:

“C:\ ProgramData \ Microsoft \ Windows \ Start Menu \ Programs\ Video_LAN \ VLC media player.lnk.”

• Now, exit from the “Allowed applications” window and then make sure that all the issues have gone.
• Modifying VLC Security Settings
• First of all, navigate to the issue creating a file and then apply right-click on it.
• Then, hit the “Properties” tab.
• After that, tap on “Security’ and then press the option “Advanced.”
• After a little, the Advanced Security Setup page will expand on your screen.
• Then, tap on “Change” that is situated just after the option “Owner.”
• A prompt window will expand on your screen, “Select Group or User.”
• Then, hit the “Advanced” option.
• Then, tap the “Find Now” option located somewhere in the returning screen.
• Now, you have to choose the administrator option that appears with the name of “Desktop.”
• Now, hit the “OK” tab and look for the preceding option.
• Then, tap the “Enter” key to exit from your current page.
• Next, tap on the “Apply” tab located inside the section “Advanced Security.”
• When you see a prompt window to appear, press the “Enter” key.
• Now, exit from your current window by tapping the “OK” tab there.
• After that, hit the “Properties” tab of your issue, creating the file.
• Then, look for the option “Security” and tap on “Edit.”
• Now, locate the option “Administrators” from the section “User or Group” names.
• Next, unmark all the boxes related to the “Deny” option.
• Then, hit the “Apply” tab followed by “OK” to save applied modifications.

Note: Make sure that the “Allow” boxes are marked for all functions and accesses.

• Downloading the Fresh Edition of “VLC” Media Files

If the above methods didn’t work and troubleshoot “VLC” unresponsive issues, then follow these instructions:

• First of all, tap the “Windows” logo and “I” keys to launch “Windows Settings.” Then hit the section “Apps.”
• Go to the right side section to see the installed applications list.
• Now, go to the “VLC” Media Players from the available listings and then tap on it.
• Next, hit the “Uninstall” option.
• After that, tap on the “Uninstall” tab.
• Now, “Install” the latest edition of the “VLC” player.
• Finally, download the application again.

Rdx Tango is a creative person who has been writing blogs and articles about cyber security. He writes about the latest updates regarding trendmicro.com/activation and how it can improve the work experience of users. His articles have been published in many popular e-magazines, blogs and websites.

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