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setting vlc npapi plugin path


I have customized the vlc npapi plugin. Right now I have to replace the "npvlc.dll" file in C:\Program Files (x86)\VideoLAN\VLC with my npvlc.dll

I want to know how can I change the path of this plugin. I tried changing the following registry file but this does not work. It just show a blank firefox or chrome window. I have tried setting path as folder name containing the dll or full path to dll or restarting the computer etc.

Note: When I do "about:plugins" in firefox, I can see the npapi plugin path changed to new location

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\MozillaPlugins\@videolan.org/vlc,version=2.0.5]
"Description"="VLC Multimedia Plugin"
"Path"=XXX
"Product"="VLC media player"
"Vendor"="VideoLAN"
"Version"="2.0.5"

Any help


Solution

  • You're doing it correctly; that's how you change the path. Make sure there is only one entry, e.g. double check both HKCU and HKLM to make sure that there isn't an extra entry throwing you off.