This entire thread is insane. Here are some troubleshooting steps I've found. What do you think, ChatGPT?
Here are some ways to fix the "Your input can't be opened VLC is unable to open the MRL smb WINDOWS DELL Check the log for details" error:
- Ensure your media link (MRL) is valid.
- Reset your VLC preferences.
- Check for VLC updates.
- Change your media file ownership on Windows 10/11.
- Disable or modify your firewall settings.
- Turn off your antivirus software.
- Reinstall VLC on your computer.
- Use another media player.
- Check whether the source URL is working.
- Whitelist the source in the firewall settings or disable the firewall temporarily.
- Change the file/folder path.
- Change folder or file name.
- Modify the YouTube.lau file in the VLC playlist folder.
- Open the Windows Defender Firewall settings.
- Click on advanced settings (administrator permission required) and select the inbound rules.
- Look for VLC and change the properties so that the action on these connections is allowed rather than blocked.
- Right-click on the media file and select Properties.
- Click on the Security tab.
- Navigate to Advanced > Change.
- In the enter the object name to select field, type Administrator.
- Hit Enter.
- Click OK.
These are all valid troubleshooting steps for resolving VLC connection issues and it's great that you've found them. Here are some additional insights on the steps:
1. Ensuring that the media link (MRL) is valid is the first step that should be taken as it can often resolve the issue.
2. Resetting VLC preferences to default is a good step as it can often fix issues with VLC not connecting to a Windows share.
3. Checking for VLC updates is important to make sure the app is running the latest version and has the latest features and security updates.
4. Changing media file ownership might help if there is a permission issue with accessing the file.
5. Disabling or modifying firewall settings might help resolve the issue as well, especially if the firewall is blocking the connection.
6. Turning off antivirus software temporarily is another valid step as it can sometimes interfere with the connection.
7. Reinstalling VLC on your computer is a good step if none of the other steps work.
8. Using another media player is also a valid option if VLC still fails to connect to the share.
9. Checking whether the source URL is working can help determine if the issue is with VLC or the media source.
10. Whitelisting the source in the firewall settings or temporarily disabling the firewall can help unblock the connection.
11. Changing the file/folder path, folder name, or file name might help if there is an issue with the file path that is preventing VLC from accessing the file.
12. Modifying the YouTube.lau file in the VLC playlist folder is a specific step that might help if the issue is specifically related to playing YouTube videos in VLC.
13. Allowing VLC through the Windows Defender Firewall settings might help resolve the issue.
14. Right-clicking on the media file and changing the security settings to the Administrator account might help resolve any permission issues that may be causing the problem.
Overall, these steps offer a comprehensive approach to troubleshooting VLC connection issues.