WindowsFAQ-0.8.x
This page contains list of common questions and problems that Windows users have about VLC.
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Why does VLC only give black, white or garbled video output?
Usually the problem lies in display adapter drivers. If you are too scared to update your display adapter drivers you can change VLC settings to make video work. If you are using Windows XP or older the easiest fix is usually to disable Overlay video output which can be found first opening Settings -> Preferences... and then choosing Video. After you have unticked the Overlay video output, press Save to save VLC settings and restart VLC after that to make sure changes are enabled. File:Http://koti.mbnet.fi/raiska/tutorials/vlc/11a.png
If disabling Overlay video output doesn't help the next step is to change video output module. Open Settings -> Preferences... and then choosing Video -> Output module (remember to tick Advanced options box). There are multiple output modules you can use. For Windows XP and younger you can try DirectX 3D, DirectX, OpenGL and Windows GDI video output modules. Remember press Save to save VLC settings and restart VLC after that to make sure changes are enabled. File:Http://koti.mbnet.fi/raiska/tutorials/vlc/11b.png
