On Mon, Jul 20, 2009 at 5:27 PM, Bob <wha...@orcon.net.nz> wrote: > When trying to open a movie file the computer tells me The playback of > this movie requires a audio/midi decoder plugin which is not installed. > When I give it the OK to go ahead and install it I get the following > message >
>From above, I understand that the movie player (totem) does start. However, you are not able to open a particular movie file. It seems that you need to install a particular plug-in for playing that file, but facing problem installing the plug-in. Could you please mention the type of movie file (mpeg/mp4/wmv/3gp/avi/anyother) that you are trying to open? > E: dpkg was interrupted, you must manually run 'sudo dpkg --configure > -a' to correct the problem. > E: _cache->open() failed, please report. > > Unfortunately I don't know how to do the above. If you could give me > step by step instructions I would be able to follow them and may learn > something in the process > You can do the above in the terminal by following these steps: Click Applications ==> Accessories ==> Terminal In the window that opens shall contain a command prompt. Type "sudo dpkg --configure -a" in there and press enter It shall ask for a password. Type the password that you provided while installing Ubuntu, and press enter. This should clear the mess created while installing the plug-in and pave way for fresh reinstall of the plug-in. By the way, you did not mention about the event that gave you the error: GStreamer encountered a general supporting library error. Best regards, -- Nitesh http://techformyself.blogspot.com -----BEGIN GEEK CODE BLOCK----- Version: 3.12 GB/J/IT/O>TW d+(-) s+:+>: a- C+ UL>+++ P? L++>+++ E? W++ N? o? K? w--- O? M-- V? PS+() PE(++)(-) Y+ PGP+ t 5? X- R tv+ b+ DI D G e+++>++++ h-- !r y? ------END GEEK CODE BLOCK------ -- movie player won't open https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/401563 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is a bug assignee. -- desktop-bugs mailing list desktop-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/desktop-bugs
