In dealing with VLC error “Your input can’t be opened” with Nextcloud or network stream, it’s important to understand the potential causes and solutions.
Reset Preferences and Update VLC
To fix the VLC error “Your Input Can’t Be Opened” when trying to play videos from Nextcloud or network streams, reset preferences by going to the VLC menu at the top left corner, clicking on “Tools,” and selecting “Preferences.” Then, click on “Reset Preferences” at the bottom left.
After resetting preferences, update VLC to the latest version by going to the VLC website and downloading the newest version. Install the update and restart VLC to see if the error is resolved.
If the error persists, try disabling any antivirus software or firewall that may be interfering with VLC’s ability to play videos. Make sure your network connection is stable and that the video file formats are supported by VLC.
By resetting preferences, updating VLC, and checking for any software conflicts, you should be able to resolve the error and enjoy watching videos on VLC without any issues.
Modify System Protection Settings
To modify the System Protection settings on your Windows computer, follow these steps:
1. Right-click on the Start button and select “Control Panel.”
2. Click on “System and Security” and then choose “System.”
3. In the System window, select “System Protection” from the left-hand side menu.
4. Click on the “Configure” button to adjust the settings.
5. Check the box next to “Turn on system protection” to enable it.
6. Use the slider to adjust the amount of disk space allocated for system protection.
7. Click “Apply” and then “OK” to save your changes.
Make sure to regularly create restore points to protect your system from errors like the VLC error you are experiencing.
Change File Ownership or Permissions
| Action | Command |
|---|---|
| Change file ownership to current user | sudo chown $USER:$USER filename |
| Change file permissions to read, write, and execute for owner | sudo chmod 700 filename |
| Change file permissions to read and write for owner, read for group and others | sudo chmod 644 filename |
Consider Alternative Video Players
- Step 1: Install and try using other video players such as MPC-HC, PotPlayer, or KMPlayer.
- Step 2: Make sure the alternative video player is up to date by checking for updates in the settings or on the official website.
- Step 3: Play the same video file that was causing the error in VLC on the alternative video player to see if the issue persists.
Download or Repair Video Files
1. Check your internet connection and ensure you have a stable network connection.
2. Update VLC media player to the latest version to ensure compatibility with the video files.
3. Disable any antivirus software or firewall that may be blocking the video files from being accessed.
If the error persists, try downloading the video file to your computer and then playing it with VLC media player. This can sometimes resolve issues with streaming videos. Additionally, make sure the video file format is supported by VLC (such as MP4) and check for any corrupt files that may be causing the error. Following these steps should help you resolve the VLC error and successfully download or repair your video files.
F.A.Qs
Why is VLC showing your input can’t be opened?
VLC is showing “Your Input Can’t be Opened” because the preferences may need to be reset, which usually fixes the issue of videos not playing. Resetting the preferences will revert all settings to their original state when VLC was first installed.
Why some files are not opening in VLC?
Some files are not opening in VLC due to issues with the media player or coding scheme, missing headers or components in the video file, potential corruption or damage, or missing components in downloaded files.
How to fix VLC is unable to open the MRL file?
To fix VLC being unable to open the MRL file, you can try selecting the administrator option, going to edit, unchecking all deny options, clicking apply, and then clicking Okay.
Why is my movie not playing on VLC?
Your movie is not playing on VLC most likely due to a missing or incompatible codec. VLC relies on codecs to decode and play multimedia files, so if the required codec for your specific video is not present or compatible, the video will not play.
