How to open VLC in a new window instance?



As an IT administrator, you may need to open VLC in a new window instance. Depending on the version of VLC you are using, there are several different methods you can use to do this.

The first method is to open VLC in a new window instance using the command line. The command line is a text-based interface that allows you to interact with the computer’s operating system. To open VLC in a new window instance using the command line, open the command prompt (on Windows) or the terminal (on Mac). Then type in the following command: “vlc --started-from-file --one-instance”. This will open VLC in a new window instance.

The second method is to open VLC in a new window instance using the Windows task manager. To do this, press the “Ctrl + Alt + Delete” keys on your keyboard. This will open the Windows task manager. Select the “Processes” tab, then locate the VLC process and right-click it. Select “Create new instance” from the menu that appears. This will open VLC in a new window instance.

The third method is to open VLC in a new window instance using the Mac Finder. To do this, open the Finder, then locate the VLC application. Right-click the VLC icon and select “Open in New Window” from the menu that appears. This will open VLC in a new window instance.

The fourth method is to open VLC in a new window instance using the VLC GUI. To do this, open VLC, then go to the “File” menu and select “New Instance”. This will open VLC in a new window instance.

Finally, the fifth method is to open VLC in a new window instance using a shortcut. To do this, create a shortcut for VLC on your desktop, then right-click the shortcut and select “Run as different user” from the menu that appears. This will open VLC in a new window instance.

These are the five methods you can use to open VLC in a new window instance as an IT administrator. Each of these methods has its own advantages and disadvantages, so it is up to you to decide which one is best suited for your needs.

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