Closed 0megaZer0 closed 8 years ago
What version of VLC do you have installed?
2.2.1 The version I downloaded was the 2.2 file
I guess I could just update it to 3.0 and try again with the other one....
Even though you are using 64-bit Windows, it looks like you are using a 32-bit version of VLC (the folder containing VLC's files is "Program Files (x86)" in your screenshot). I'd recommend trying the 32-bit version of the plugin.
that is entirely possible as I wasn't always aware of what bit system I have.... didn't know a 32 bit program could even run on a 64 bit system.. hang on...
That did the trick. Thanks, mate. by the by, how did you know I was using a 32 bit program just from that screenshot?
On 64-bit Windows there are two subdirectories in the root directory that contain all the executable files for your installed applications: "Program Files" and "Program Files (x86)".
"Program Files" contains your 64-bit applications. "Program Files (x86)" contains your 32-bit applications.
At the very top of your first screenshot, the address bar lists you being within "Program Files (x86)".
huh. always wondered why there were 2 separate program file folders. learned something today.
Glad I could help.
Enjoy the plugin and welcome to GitHub
@Kasijjuf thanks for the help!
I will close the issue now that it's resolved.
I followed all the instructions, step-by-step. downloaded the 64 bit file for windows (which is what I have) Then extracted the file (via winRAR) to the specified path of "{VLC}/plugins/video_filter/" when that didn't work, I went and extracted it again, this time manually finding the path of computer > HPC (C:) > Program Files (x86) > VideoLAN > VLS > plugins > video_filter and placed the file there.
there's still no check box in the advanced preferences under video filter called "Pause/Play video on mouse click" for me to check.
I even tried to open the specific file through VLC directly (which is why all the pics next to all the plugin files now have mini-VLC icons next to them instead of the usual gears one)
I don't understand what I've done wrong. please help.