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Windows 10. Python. VLC in fullscreen mode does not play in foreground
If VLC player is not playing videos in the foreground in fullscreen mode on Windows 10, there could be a few reasons for this behavior. Here are some steps you can try to troubleshoot and resolve the issue:
Check Fullscreen Mode Settings: Open VLC player and go to
Tools > Preferences
. Under the "Video" section, make sure that the "Fullscreen" option is set to "Always."Check Window Focus Settings: In some cases, VLC may lose focus when switching to fullscreen mode. You can try changing the settings to prevent this:
- Go to
Tools > Preferences > Interface
. - Under the "Interface" section, uncheck the box that says "Pause playback when minimizing the player."
- Go to
Update VLC Player: Make sure you have the latest version of VLC player installed. Outdated versions may have compatibility issues with newer versions of Windows.
Check Other Programs: Sometimes, other programs running in the background might be affecting VLC's behavior. Try closing other programs to see if the issue persists.
Check Graphics Drivers: Ensure that you have the latest graphics drivers installed for your computer's graphics card. Outdated or incompatible drivers could lead to graphical issues.
Try Different Video Output Module: VLC uses different video output modules to display video. You can try changing the video output module to see if it resolves the issue:
- Go to
Tools > Preferences
. - Under the "Video" section, choose a different "Output" option from the drop-down menu. Try options like "OpenGL," "DirectX," or "Windows GDI video output."
- Go to
Disable Hardware Acceleration: In some cases, hardware acceleration can cause issues. You can try disabling it to see if it helps:
- Go to
Tools > Preferences
. - Under the "Input / Codecs" section, scroll down to the "Codecs" section.
- Disable the "Hardware-accelerated decoding" option.
- Go to
Run VLC as Administrator: Right-click on the VLC executable or shortcut and choose "Run as administrator." This can sometimes help with permissions and focus issues.
Check Windows Focus Settings: Windows itself may be managing focus. Go to
Settings > System > Focus assist
and make sure it's set to "Off."Check VLC Forums: If none of the above steps resolve the issue, consider checking the VLC forums or community for specific solutions to your problem.
If none of these solutions work, it might be a specific issue related to your system configuration or VLC installation. In such cases, you might want to seek help from VLC's official support channels or relevant forums.