VLC for Windows - Settings are reverted to default after every upgrade

I have been having this problem from a long time: every time that VLC is upgraded to a new version, settings are reverted to the default, even if I select the "keep settings" checkbox during setup.

Edited Aug 12, 2021 by Antonello Aringhieri

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