VideoLan project developers have warned users about a regression occurring on the platform. Windows 11, which may include a 30-second freeze before playing certain types of files, including MP3s. The regression is attributed to a bug in the Microsoft Defender app that manifests itself after installing the latest update. Windows 11. Due to an error, the directory containing the VLC plugin cache was quarantined by Microsoft Defender.
To resolve the freezes, we recommend reinstalling VLC and clearing or regenerating the plugin cache using the command "vlc --reset-plugins-cache." The issue can also be resolved by adding vlc.exe to the Microsoft Defender exclusion list.
Source: opennet.ru
