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====Run the Restricted Extras & DVD Codecs Installer====
 
====Run the Restricted Extras & DVD Codecs Installer====
Support for DVD playback, Adobe Flash, and several other features are not included in Xubuntu by default, but can be added with the following steps.<br>
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Support for DVD playback, Adobe Flash, and several other proprietary features are not included in Xubuntu by default, but can be added with the following steps:<br>
 
&#9744; Plug in an ethernet cable from the workbench if you are not currently connected.<br>
 
&#9744; Plug in an ethernet cable from the workbench if you are not currently connected.<br>
&#9744; Install Restricted Extras & DVD Codecs
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&#9744; On the desktop panel along the top of the screen, navigate to '''Menu &rarr; Other &rarr; Install Restricted Extras & DVD Codecs'''
* Navigate to Menu >> Other >> Install Restricted Extras & DVD Codecs
 
 
* Answer "Yes" when prompted to confirm the installation and provide the default password when prompted.
 
* Answer "Yes" when prompted to confirm the installation and provide the default password when prompted.
* Wait for the installation to complete and close the completion notification when it appears; if the notification informs you that the installation has failed then proceed to the alternate installation steps below.
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* Wait for the installation to complete and close the completion notification when it appears; if the notification informs you that the installation has failed check with your instructor.
  
====Alternate Installation Steps====
 
If for some reason the automated installer fails it can generally be corrected with the following steps.<br>
 
&#9744; Open a Terminal window.<br>
 
&#9744; Type <code>sudo apt-get install xubuntu-restricted-extras libdvdread4 vlc</code> and press Enter. Provide the password if prompted and press <code>Y</code> then Enter when asked to confirm the installation.<br>
 
&#9744; Once the installation keep the Terminal window open and type <code>sudo /usr/share/doc/libdvdread4/install-css.sh</code> then press Enter. You may be prompted for the password again.<br>
 
 
[[Category:Laptops]]
 
[[Category:Laptops]]

Latest revision as of 18:45, 13 September 2013

Run the Restricted Extras & DVD Codecs Installer

Support for DVD playback, Adobe Flash, and several other proprietary features are not included in Xubuntu by default, but can be added with the following steps:
☐ Plug in an ethernet cable from the workbench if you are not currently connected.
☐ On the desktop panel along the top of the screen, navigate to Menu → Other → Install Restricted Extras & DVD Codecs

  • Answer "Yes" when prompted to confirm the installation and provide the default password when prompted.
  • Wait for the installation to complete and close the completion notification when it appears; if the notification informs you that the installation has failed check with your instructor.