Have You Tried VLC Media Player? - Comments Page 2

Howdy Bob!

I like VLC, but for the last 3-4 years, no matter what I do, I just cannot get it to play a Blu-Ray disc. Downloaded this and that file addition, changed this and that "check box," and so on, and so on.

If anyone has the secret code to finally get this sucker to play Blu-Ray discs, I'm all ears. Otherwise, I'll just keep using (paid version)Cyberlink PowerDVD. (Only so I can play my Blu-Ray discs, sadly.)

Keep up the great work, Bob!

I have used VLC Player. It is a good player. However I found out what I think is a better player. It's called Daum Pot Player. The person who developed it was on the staff that created the KLM Player. Gizmo's Freeware ( http://www.techsupportalert.com ) is a website I trust implicitly ( as well I trust Bob Rankin's site). While watching a video, you can adjust color, brightness, saturation, tint & many other things. Frame by frame, video capture into multiple formats, record any portion of a video. Plays about everything but a Pizza. You will not find a recommendation on Gizmo's site unless it is virus/ malware free as well as a truly free program. I'm not knocking VLC, I am saying Daum Player is better.

I feel that I should get CME credits for reading Bob's email. I'm always learning stuff. VLC. Hmmm? Violin Legend CharlieDaniels. Maybe that's FLC. I wonder if MS is trying to figure out how to charge us for not using their stuff. Well, I'm off to download.

VLC fan since it used to be called "VideoLANclient". Have always installed it but never as default. Did not know that WiMP can't play DVDs.
I use BSPlayer for desktop video playback.
I use ZoomPlayer for HTPC/TV movie playback.
I use AIMP for audio playback since the demise of WimAmp eons ago.

I've used VLC for about 10 years, and it handles pretty much all the media files I throw at it. I have, however, recently been using MusicBee when I want to sit back and relax while listening to my music library. If you've not tried MusicBee, you should give it a try.

I had trouble getting VLC to play videos recorded on my GoPro. I switched to Media Player Classic and it seems to play everything I throw at it.

I, too, can't remember a time I didn't use VLC (Randi O, I also remember when it was "VideoLANclient"). I feel silly that I didn't even realize that it supports internet streaming - you have just made things so much easier for me! I have used it to extract audio files and convert between different media formats.

And, as for decrypting CSS, if this article is accurate: "Why Watching DVDs on Linux is Illegal in the USA" (https://www.howtogeek.com/138969/why-watching-dvds-on-linux-is-illegal-in-the-usa/), it just levels the playing field for us Linux users!

Don't understand the praise for VLC. I have tried using VLC to play DVDs but it ALWAYS stutters. Have tried various fixes for this, but no joy.

Switched to SMPlayer and Windows Media Player Classic and all is well.

Bob, you're my hero. I am sick to death of all the media players wanting to connect to my metered internet connection. This player asked me during installation if I want to automatically connect. No. And thanks for asking. I love to be able to just play my media, and with an easy to use interface too? Buyaa my friend!

VLC has some hidden features like downloading YouTube videos and remove audio from videos. Yet I prefer other specialized tools like free hd video converter factory.