VLC Opening Direct 3d Output Window On Windows 11/10? [5 Easy Fixes]

Did you play your favorite video on VLC but in one window, the video file plays and the other window names Direct 3d Output?

If Yes!

Then VLC Opening Direct 3d Output Window is a very common issue on Windows 11/10 as other users also reported on Reddit too.

So, to fix VLC Opening Direct 3d Output Window we have 5 easy solutions for you in the guide below.

What Causes VLC Opening Direct 3d Output Window?

Although there are many causes to VLC Opening Direct 3d Output Window, here are 3 common ones:

  1. Corrupt Video File
  2. Audio Visualization is enabled.
  3. Certain Preference settings in the VLC may be changed.

Solution 1: Reset the VLC Preferences

Many users were able to solve ‘VLC Opening Direct 3d Output Window’ after resetting the preferences.

Important Note: All the VLC settings you’ve changed will reset and you’ll need to re-do all the changes made when you installed VLC.

So, follow the steps below:

  1. Launch VLC from the Desktop
  2. Click the Tools option from the menu bar at the top of the window and choose Preferences.
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  3. At the bottom of the Preferences window click on the Reset Preferences option.
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  4. Confirm the dialog which will appear asking you to confirm your choice.
  5. Check to see if you get to fix VLC Opening Direct 3d Output Window.

If you are still facing the error then continue to the next solution.

Solution 2: Disable Audio Visualizations

If the audio visualizations are enabled, you might face a Direct 3D output window on the VLC media player.

So, to disable Audio Visualization follow the steps below:

  1. Launch VLC from the Desktop
  2. Click the Tools option from the menu bar at the top of the window and choose Preferences.
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  3. Select the All Radio Button on the bottom left of the dialog window
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  4. Click on Audio > Visualizations
  5. On the right-hand side, you will see a drop-down and select Disable.
    disable audio
  6. Finally, click on Save and check if you get to fix VLC Opening Direct 3d Output Window.

And if not then continue to the next solution.

Solution 3: Enable Integrate Video In Interface

This function integrates and plays the layers of a video file in a single window and helps stop Direct 3D output on the VLC media.

To enable Integrate video in Interface follow the steps below:

  1. Launch VLC from the Desktop
  2. Click the Tools option from the menu bar at the top of the window and choose Preferences.
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  3. Select Interface at the top and under the Look and Feel section, check the box Integrate video in Interface.
    video interface
  4. Finally, click on Save and check if you get to fix VLC Opening Direct 3d Output Window.

And if not then continue to the next solution.

Solution 4: Contact Support

If none of the above solutions worked for you to solve VLC Opening Direct 3d Output Window, you can contact VLC support on their official website and let them know your problem in detail.

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Solution 5: Try Another Media Player

The purpose of this solution is that sometimes the player you are using might be buggy leading to VLC Opening Direct 3d Output Window.

So, you can try using different media players such as Windows Media Player, etc.

Hope all the above solutions help you to solve VLC Opening Direct 3d Output Window.

If still, you have a query feel free to share your experiences and question in the comments section below

FAQs

How do I stop multiple windows from opening in VLC?

You can stop multiple windows from opening in VLC by resetting the preferences of VLC

Why does VLC play video in separate window?

VLC plays video in a separate window as the version of VLC could be an outdated one or a corrupted one.

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