VLC Downloads fine but doesn't open application. Please help

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VLC Downloads fine but doesn't open application. Please help

Hi

Can someone please help me with my downloading problem? Excuse me if I sound like a tard but I'm really keen on learning. I searched through previous posts but didn't quite find what I was looking for.

I download fine. Copy into applications. Everything looks good but it won't kick off. All I get is a flash of the application logo on the dock and then nothing, it disappears. I wanted to download (VLC vlc-0.8.6a.dmg) and Last.Fm (LastFM Mac1.1.3.0.dmg) but no dice.

I have downloaded in the past just fine, but only minor things like Limewire and Quicksilver, they work okay. I'm confused any help would be greatly appreciated.

G5, Mac OS X (10.3.5)

Posted on Feb 28, 2007 5:03 AM

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Answer 1

roam

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Feb 28, 2007 5:38 AM in response to Z.Z.

Hi ZZ

vlc-0.8.6a.dmg is for 10.3.9, so that's why it wont open on your OS, which shows your have Mac OS X 10.3.5

Either find the right one for your OS, or Upgrade to 10.3.9, hardly worth it, just to play the odd video in VLC, but they are your choices.

I did some hunting for more info for you.

Why doesn't VLC 0.8.6a work on 10.3, although you state it does?

"First of all, make sure that you got 10.3.9 installed. Any earlier release, particularly 10.3.5 and below, doesn't support current versions of VLC. Additionally, while QuickTime 6.5.2 is strictly required, QuickTime 7.x is strongly recommended for performance and usability reason"

So it doesn't look like there is an earlier version.
If you want to use it, you must upgrade to 10.3.9.

regards roam

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Answer 2

Z.Z. Author

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Feb 28, 2007 6:50 AM in response to roam

Thanks for your advice Roam 🙂

You helped me see the error of my ways. I need to pay more attention to details when clicking away at downloads. You're a great help.

I downloaded vlc-0.8.4a.dmg which also required me to download quicktimeinstallerx.dmg. Now I can watch dvds from the comfort of my bed. Best of all, I'm starting to get more confidence navigating my way around my mac and I've got a place to come when I get stuck.

Cheers
Zoe

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Answer 3

May 23, 2007 4:12 PM in response to Z.Z.

I am getting the same problem with the VLC player. It opens, then immediately shuts down.

I'm on an iMac PPC, system 10.4.9, QT 7.1.5, using version 0.8.6a of VLC. I've tried loading an older version of VLC [back to 8.5, still no luck.

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