Ubuntu – Ubuntu 14.04 VLC has no interface

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I am on a fresh install of ubuntu TT 14.04, I installed the VLC-player. (tried via software center and console)

The problem is that when I try to run VLC the icon will appear in tray and dash, but no window opens up. Console says:

max@schleptop:~$ vlc
VLC media player 2.1.5 Rincewind (revision2.1.2+git20140414+r54518+18+11~ubuntu14.04.1)
[0x1fbd058] main libvlc: Running vlc with the default interface. Use 'cvlc' to use vlc without interface.

What am I doing wrong? How do I get to see the interface?

Best Answer

I solved the problem by chancing screen settings. When i use 'super+s' short key, i noticed that i have dual screen and Vlc Player starts to work on the other screen. In the screen settings, i checked 'reflect screen' option. Now Vlc Player works normal.

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