windows 7

Nov 20 2012

Logging in VLC 2.0.3 not working in Windows 7 and Fix

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Working on a project, I noticed that I could not access the VLC 2.0.3 log (or even see it).

I had followed the instructions related to the Tools>Messages dialog, and changed the Verbosity level to enable the logging but it was not working.

After some thought I realized that as these configurations are stored as files within the VLC program files folder.

VLC must be run as administrator for the logging to actually work due to the windows 7 security restrictions.

Aug 12 2012

This specific content was written 11 years ago. Please keep this in mind as it may be outdated and not adhering to best-practices.

Hey,

Steps to resolve this:

1) Open up Command Prompt as Administrator.

2) Enter in command prompt:

for files: takeown /f file for directories: takeown /f directory /r

3) Assign your username full rights:

cacls file /G username:F