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When I tried to open remote video files with VLC via a Samba share I got this error message: Your input can't be opened: VLC is unable to open the MRL 'smb://...' It seems that this problem is related to credentials and can be fixed by entering the credentials for the Samba share in the VLC preferences (Tools > Preferences > Input / Codecs > Access Modules > SMB Input): Note: I only experienced this problem when accessing remote files with PCManFM. Related Posts Install PCManFM in Xubuntu Add support for Samba shares to Thunar References VLC with Samba shares at Kubuntu Forums

PCManFM is a lightweight file manager with support for tabs. So is a great alternative to Xfce's file manager, Thunar. I miss the possibility of selecting files that match a pattern (like in nautilus) or finding files (catfish to the rescue), but PCManFM has built-in tools for opening current directory in terminal or as root. Install Open a terminal window and run: sudo apt-get install pcmanfm -y OR Click here to install PCManFM Related Posts No Tabs for Thunar [FIX] VLC is unable to open the MRL (smb://)