How to Fix VLC Not Playing MP4 Videos? | Working Solutions | Rescue Digital Media

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If VLC is facing problem playing MP4 videos, watch this tutorial guide to learn the best ways to fix the issue and play the video....

Key moments in the video:

00:00 - Intro
00:23 - Causes
00:35 - Solution 1: Closing VLC Instances
01:25 - Solution 2: Try a different MP4 video player
01:51 - Solution 3: Disable Hardware Video Decoding in VLC
02:45 - Solution 4: Check the Codec
03:46 - Solution 5: Install Missing Codecs
04:04 - Solution 6: Update the VLC Media Player
04:29 - Solution 7: Reset VLC Preferences

05:16 - Video Repair Tool

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[michaeldimages]

I was hoping you could help. I just downloaded VLC and I do not see the media option at the top and when I go to save I only see convert and stream option and not convert and save. Do you have any idea about that?

[dazzp]

Took 4 mins 2 seconds before I could watch this, YOUTUBE ADVERTS SUCK

[soulaesthete]

I thought the VLC media player "plays everything you throw at it."