VLC best freeware media player which can play almost all type of multimedia formats from audio files to videos files it plays almost every type of media format.I have been using VLC form the past couple of years, it is totally useful all-rounder media player.It is available for almost all platform- windows, Linux, mac, android and others OS.It is compatible with all type of Operating System available, whether it is 32 bit system or 64 bit system, VLC is compatible with all of them, it has different files for 32 & 64 bit systems.It is easy to install, easy to understand the interface, has well arranged Shortcuts and it is easy to use.One thing has to be remembered while installing the VLC, correct 32 or 64 bit VLC has to be installed according to Operating System otherwise it will malfunction.Network Streaming is also supported by VLC, one can play online videos in VLC, just need to know the Video URL and has to paste the URL in VLC’s Open Network stream(shortcut is - clt+N).Recording feature is also there in VLC, one can record the currently playing media.One can set playing Videos as Desktop background, playing videos will display as desktop background.
VLC has improved a lot and supports more new formats. Overall it is a very good media player, one should try it.