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Hi! I had the same problem when I started using HandBrake.

If you installed VLC to a subfolder in Applications, then HandBrake won't see it. HandBrake expects the application file itself to be in Applications, not in a subfolder. Copy the VLC application file from its folder to the main Applications folder.

Hope this helps.
 
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