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VLC: Doesn't run, and mangles DVD Player Permissions

geekboy2000

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I'm running OS X 10.4.5, and just installed VLC 0.8.4a. When launched, it appears to almost start, and then abruptly just shuts down. Also, following the install of VLC, the OS X DVD Player reports "unsupported disc" when I insert a DVD, and requires that I repair permissions. This is the second time since getting my mini that I have tried to install VLC, and with the same results. Is there another app/method to play video_ts files directly from the HD in OS X? Thanks!

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Answered my own question. Apparently DVD Player *does* play video_ts files from the HD, when you "Open Media" and choose the directory. I really thought that didn't work. Problem solved.

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