Required plugin could not be found Python (v2.7) requires to install plugins to play media files of the following type: MPEG-1 Layer 3 (MP3) decoder

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unable to play any audio and video file in the system getting this error Required plugin could not be found Python (v2.7) requires to install plugins to play media files of the following type: MPEG-1 Layer 3 (MP3) decoder

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said :
#1

What is the output of:

lsb_release -a; uname -a

Thanks

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N1ck 7h0m4d4k15 (nicktux) said :
#2

Open a terminal (CTRL+ALT+T) and copy-pate from here the following command

    sudo apt-get install -y ubuntu-restricted-extras

Be careful when you writing your password , because nothing will appears.

After the installation finish, retest if mp3 (and other audio - video formats work).

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 NikTh

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