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VLC crashes when capturing desktop and saving to a file

VLC crashes when you try to capture the desktop and save it to a file.

  • Steps:
  1. Media -> Open capture device
  2. Capture Mode -> Select Desktop
  3. Button Convert
  4. Select a profile.
    • Tested with "Video - H.264 + AAC (MP4)" and "Video - MPEG2 + MPGA (TS)".
  5. Click OK
  6. Crash!
  • Tested in the following environment:
  • VLC 2.2.1 for Windows
  • OS: Windows 7
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