
Where does VLC store its config file? ¶Ĭurrently, a config file is created on a per user basis (there is no global configuration file). RPC1 drives should ‘always’ work regardless of the regioncode. So just pop the disc in your drive and try it out, while you get a coffee.

On other RPC2 drives that do allow raw access, it might take VLC a long time to crack the key.

You will need to flash your drives firmware, but sometimes there is no alternate firmware available for your drive). So with those drives it is impossible to circumvent the region protection. VLC uses libdvdcss and it needs raw access to the DVD drive to crack the encryption key. Some of these drives don’t allow raw access to the drive untill the drive firmware has done a regioncheck. The problem is that a lot of newer drives are RPC2 drives these days. Testing it is usually the quickest way to find out.

Find all frequently asked questions by VLC users below Does VLC support DVDs from all regions? ¶
