In order to play DVDs you must install some additional software. Unfortunately, DVD support cannot be provided by default in Ubuntu due to legal restrictions in some countries.
![[Warning]](../../libs/admon/warning.png)
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Read about restricted formats before following the instructions below. There are some legal issues that you should be aware of. |
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Install the libdvdnav4, libdvdread4, gstreamer0.10-plugins-bad and gstreamer0.10-plugins-ugly packages.
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If you would like to play encrypted DVDs, press → → and type the following into the screen which appears, followed by the Enter key:
sudo /usr/share/doc/libdvdread4/install-css.sh
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Enter your password if prompted. The libdvdcss2 package will be downloaded and installed from a website.
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Insert a DVD into your drive. It should open automatically in the Movie Player.
