

Just scroll through until you’ve seen VLC. From here, then, select Firewall & network protection.įinally, click on Allow an app through Firewall.Īfter launching Firewall & network protection, you should now see a list of programs.

This should launch the Windows Defender anti-virus and anti-malware program.
VLC MEDIA PLAYER FIXES AUTOMATIC UPDATER UPDATE
Launch the Settings app by pressing the Windows Key + I, then click on Update & Security.Ĭlick on Windows Security, then Open Windows Defender Security Center. To fix this problem, you’ll have to allow the program to get past the Firewall or else it won’t be able to send out a network communication. There are times when your Firewall, Windows Defender Firewall in this instance, just weirdly blocks VLC without you knowing. Make sure VLC is not being blocked by your Firewall The question is, then, is it possible for us to fix the update problem without having to go the extra mile? Our answer to that is a resounding yes. This can be a problem for many, especially those who are facing issues and require the latest version to sort them out. An error occurred while checking for updates in VLC When you try to update VLC, you receive a message – An error occurred while checking for updates. One of the many issue we’ve come across in the past has much to do with the inability to have VLC updated. But I must add that VLC Media Player is not without its problems.

The VLC media player is no doubt one of the best of its kind available today.
