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I can't play any media on Ubuntu installed on VirtualBox. Whenever I try to play a media file or a YouTube video, it remains stuck at 0:00. If I move the slider to another point, it remains stuck there.

I had been using Ubuntu on VirtualBox for some time and had no problem playing media files, but due to some other problem I reinstalled Ubuntu (on a new virtual machine). I have been having this problem since then. I reinstalled Ubuntu once again, but the problem persists.

Ubuntu Version: 16.04 VirtualBox Version: 5.1.4 Virtual Machine Memory: 2 GB Virtual Machine Disk Size: 16 GB Host OS: OS X 10.11.6

I would really appreciate any help. Thanks!

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  • I am having the same exact issue. Apart from youtube, I am also unable to play mp3 files with Audacious or Rhythmbox or other mp3 players: they remain stuck at 0:00.
    – Asarluhi
    Aug 23, 2016 at 14:16

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I found for me a solution at the VirtualBox forum, where they seem ready to help.
Try to follow the same instructions I followed myself, that is:

  1. Shut down the guest operative system (Ubuntu 16.04.1)
    This should also close the Virtual Machine

  2. Click Settings or right click the Virtual Machine and choose Settings

  3. Go to the Audio section and select a different Audio Controller

  4. Restart the Virtual Machine and test your new setting

This worked for me and I hope it will work for you too

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Try increasing the amount of video memory assigned to your VM.

Source: Just had the same problem, moving the slider all the way to the right magically fixed it.

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Thanks for replying!

I installed version 5.0.26 of VirtualBox. Though it's not the most elegant solution, it solved the problem.

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