VLC media player for Windows
VLC media player is a free and open-source media player that can play a wide range of media formats. In this article, we will discuss the device requirements for the Windows version of VLC media player.
Operating System Requirements
VLC media player is compatible with a wide range of Windows operating systems, including:
- Windows XP SP3, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, and 10 (both 32-bit and 64-bit versions)
Note that older versions of VLC media player may require older operating systems, so it's important to check the system requirements for the specific version you want to use.
Hardware Requirements
In addition to the above operating system requirements, the following hardware is required to install and run VLC media player:
- A computer with a compatible processor (1 GHz or faster recommended)
- At least 512 MB of RAM (1 GB or more recommended)
- At least 70 MB of free hard drive space
- A sound card and speakers or headphones
Note that these are the minimum hardware requirements for VLC media player. Higher-end hardware will generally provide better performance, especially when playing high-definition or high-bitrate media files.
Compatibility Requirements
VLC media player is compatible with a wide range of media formats, including:
- Video formats: MPEG-1/2, DivX® (1/2/3/4/5/6), MPEG-4 ASP, XviD, 3ivX D4, H.261, H.263 / H.263i, H.264 / MPEG-4 AVC, Cinepak, Theora, Dirac / VC-2, MJPEG (A/B), WMV 1/2, WMV 3 / WMV-9 / VC-1, Sorenson 1/3 (Quicktime), DV (Digital Video), On2 VP3/VP5/VP6, Indeo Video v3 (IV32), Real Video (1/2/3/4).
- Audio formats: MPEG Layer 1/2, MP3 - MPEG Layer 3, AAC - MPEG-4 part3, Vorbis, AC3 - A/52, E-AC-3, MLP / TrueHD>3, DTS, WMA 1/2, WMA 3, FLAC, ALAC, Speex, Musepack / MPC, ATRAC 3, Wavpack, Mod, TrueAudio, APE, Real Audio, Alaw/µlaw, AMR (3GPP), MIDI, LPCM, ADPCM, QCELP, DV Audio, QDM2/QDMC (QuickTime).
- HTTP(S), FTP, MMS, RTSP, RTP, UDP, and TCP protocols
- Digital TV (DVB-C, DVB-S, DVB-T, ATSC, Clear QAM)
- UPnP and DLNA devices
- Apple AirPlay and Google Cast
In summary, VLC media player for Windows requires a compatible computer with a processor of at least 1 GHz, 512 MB of RAM (1 GB or more recommended), and at least 70 MB of free hard drive space. It also requires a sound card and speakers or headphones. VLC media player is compatible with a wide range of media formats, streaming protocols, and devices, making it a versatile media player for Windows.