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    How to run VLC player with multiple windows...

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by titaniummd, Sep 13, 2007.

  1. titaniummd

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    I would like to run two video files concurrently using the VLC player. I can only run one at a time now. Is there a setting to change this?
     
    titaniummd, Sep 13, 2007
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    I dont think you can run multiple instances of VLC.
     
    Sykotic, Sep 13, 2007
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    Qhs, Sep 13, 2007
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    preferences > check the advanced options checkbox in lower right > Advanced > turn off Allow only one running instance
     
    NotebookYoozer, Sep 14, 2007
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    yes you can run VLC in multiple windows.
     
    wobble987, Sep 14, 2007
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    vlc is my default player,so when i watch a movie it automatically plays the movies and if you wonna play a diff vid file at the same time then start the program up again from the programs in the start menu
     
    times, Sep 14, 2007
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    yes you can play multiple instances of VLC. Just checked it out for you and it's working like a charm.
     
    baia, Sep 15, 2007
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    Thanks.

    Click on Settings->Preferences->Advanced-> Make sure that "One instance when started from File" is not checked.
     
    titaniummd, Sep 18, 2007
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    does the same apply for Windows Media Player?
     
    EclipseRydr, Sep 18, 2007
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