How to resolve VLC’s “Your input can’t be open” error

You are receiving an error message that your input is not being opened when you try to watch online video, such as YouTube videos in VLC Media Player. It could be that your media link is broken or you have issues with the app. These issues can be fixed by us so that you are able to stream your content.

VLC may be out-of-date, your firewall might restrict access to the media link or you could not have ownership of the file, if it’s a local file.

Ensure Your Media Link (MRL) Is Valid

If you cannot play online content in VLC, your source link to the media file is what you need to first check. It is possible that the link you are trying to open has been broken. This could cause VLC to give an error message.

You can check this by copying the VLC link and pasting it in your browser. It should open in your browser if it does. But, it’s not a good idea to click on the link in your browser The link is not loading, You will need to locate a link to the content that you want to access.

Reset Your VLC Preferences

VLC offers many customization options that will allow you to customize the app. Too many customizations may cause app problems, leading to many errors.

You can do this in these cases Make sure you specify your personal preferences You can then restart the app using VLC. If necessary, you may re-customize the settings.

1. Open VLC You can do this by going to your computer.
2. Select Tools > Preferences You can access the app’s menu from her.
3. Choose Reset Preferences The bottom of Simple Preferences window.

4. Select OK Enter the prompt.
5. Stop and then reopen VLC.

Fix VLC’s Errors by Updating the App

Many issues can be found in older app versions. An old VLC application on your computer could be responsible for the “Your input cannot be opened” error. If this is the case, then you should try to open it Updating your App Upgrade to the current version, and you will be able to resolve your problem.

It’s quick and easy to update VLC. This is how it works.

1. Launch VLC You can do this by going to your computer.
2. Select Help > Check for Updates You can access the app’s menu from her.

3. You can download the latest updates and install them by selecting Yes.
4. Closing and reopen VLC.

Change Your Media File Ownership on Windows 10/11

The VLC error you are seeing when you try to open a local video file may indicate that you don’t have the right permissions to do so. This file permission issue is common in Windows and can be easily fixed.

You can Transfer your ownership rights to media files You can make the file available in VLC by yoursel.

1. Select the media file you wish to save by right-clicking Properties.
2. Access the Security Tab and Choose Advanced.
3. Select Change Next to Owner.

4. Type Administrator In the Enter the object name to select Box and choose Check Names. OK.

5. Select Apply Then, follow by OK.
6. Open your file in VLC.

Disable or Modify Your Firewall Settings

The reason your computer’s firewall blocks access to your media links is one of the reasons you receive “Your input couldn’t be opened” errors. VLC is forced to show an error message because VLC cannot access the media link.

Check temporarily to see if that is indeed the case Your firewall can be disabled. . It can be added to your firewall’s exclusion list if it succeeds. This will ensure that VLC can access all linked sites.

Turn Off Microsoft Windows Defender Firewall

1. Open the Start Search for menu Windows Security, Launch the app by clicking on this lin.
2. Select Firewall & network protection In the app.
3. Pick the network that speaks your language (active).
4. Disable the Microsoft Defender Firewall option.

5. Select Yes In the Access to your user account prompt.
6. Start your media file by launching it in VLC.

Add VLC to the App to Ensure that your files play in VLC smoothly Check the exceptions section of your firewall These are the details:

1. Open Windows Security Choose and Firewall & network protection > Allow an app through firewall.
2. Choose Change settings At the top.
3. Enable the VLC media player Add the option to the list. You can also enable Public and Private You can checkbox the app.

4. If VLC is not on your list, you can add it to the list by clicking the button Allow another app.
5. Click OK Save your changes by clicking the button at the botto.

Turn Off Your Antivirus Software

VLC could have been detected as a malicious application by your antivirus software. This may prevent VLC from being able to access online media. If this is true, disable your antivirus protection. VLC will then be able to play the file.

You can Microsoft Defender Antivirus should be disabled The following protection is available.

1. Open Windows Security You can access it from your computer.
2. Select Virus & threat protection In the app.
3. Choose Manage settings Please see the Virus & threat protection settings title.
4. Then, turn off Real-time protection option.

5. Select Yes In the User Account Control prompt.

Reinstall VLC on Your Computer

VLC may have corrupted the core app files if you continue to get an error message like “Your input couldn’t be open”. It causes VLC’s core app files to become corrupted, which can cause the app not to run properly and result in various error messages.

Because you cannot fix the core files of an app, it is impossible to do so uninstall Reinstall the application to install fresh working files. VLC can be reinstalled on Windows, Mac or Linux. Below are instructions to install Windows.

1. Open Windows Settings By pressing Windows + I.
2. Select Apps In Setting.
3. Choose VLC media player Click on the link to view and choose Uninstall.

4. Select Uninstall Enter the prompt.
5. Access the VideoLAN VLC Media Player Website and then download the application.
6. The downloaded app can be installed on your system.

Use an Alternative Media Player

It’s not common for VLC to cease functioning after you have followed the steps above. If the error messages continue, try the next method Additional media players You can find it in your operating system.

There are There are many media players that you will love You can watch video online or offline using this software on Windows, Mac and Linux systems. The functionality of VLC is almost identical, so you will have the exact same experience.

Stream Online Content Without Issues in VLC Media Player

VLC supports many media formats, online or offline. If VLC encounters an error, you can report it to the support team Upload an online file, The solutions outlined here should fix your issue.

VLC will allow you to access your media link so that you can watch all your favourite shows and movies in the app. Enjoy streaming!