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<div>In version .8.5 it was easy to have multiple instances of VLC playing each with its unique stream of data. <br />
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In version .8.6x playing multiple VLC instances and different streams in each is as easy as clicking '''Settings -> Preferences...''' (note this does not exist on the Mac version):<br />
* '''Advanced''' (tick '''Advanced options''' to see all the options available)<br />
** '''Allow only one running instance''' (untick it)<br />
::This allows users to use more than one VLC player at a time. Press '''Save''' and restart VLC. Once you've done the above you should be able to play as many VLC instances and video or audio files as you like.<br />
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In version 0.9.6 (on Windows, this may not apply to other OS's):<br />
* You must also go to Tools -> Preferences -> (set "Show settings" to "All") -> Advanced, and uncheck "One instance when started from file".<br />
== See also ==<br />
* '''See also [[:Category:How To]]'''<br />
[[Category:How To]]<br />
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