Pro Tip: If you haven't updated in a long time, it is often better to completely uninstall VLC, download the latest installer from the official VideoLAN website, and perform a fresh install.
Few things are as frustrating as settling in to watch a movie or an important video file, only to be greeted by a black screen and a stark error message. If you are reading this, you have likely encountered the dreaded alert: Pro Tip: If you haven't updated in a
Here is how to disable it: