How to Disable 'Allow Metadata Network Access' in VLC Media Player on Windows 10?br br Step 1: Open 'VLC Media Player' App.br br Step 2: Click on 'Tools,' and then click on 'Preferences.'br br Step 3: Scroll down to 'Privacy Network Interaction' under 'Interface' tab.br br Step 4: Uncheck the box 'Allow metadata network access,' and then click on 'Save' button.br br It's done.