I'm new to Ubuntu. I tried installing it with Windows 8.1, but failed I lost all my files.
I have successfully formatted my PC and installed Ubuntu, but how do I install codecs to play audio and videos files ?
How to Install Common Media Codecs on Ubuntu
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Normally when you install Ubuntu in the installer it asks you to install 3rd party stuff which includes this codecs for video/audio.
Click here: ubuntu-restricted-extras
It will ask for some additional dependencies, just say yes. Then click on the apply button. This will install not only the codecs you need but many other things including fonts, flash support and more.
I have experienced similar experience times ago (was on 11.10 box). Simply try to install vlc player, I think it's the best player on linux you can found.
Best Answer
Open a terminal (Ctrl + Alt + T) and paste the following code :
Or install using Ubuntu Software center :
It will install proprietary codecs needed for reading audio and video files.
Alternatively you can use VLC Media Player which can play most of the audio/video formats :