https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=511971
Bug ID: 511971
Summary: KDE Linux cannot playback certain YouTube video when
installed on VMware Workstation Pro
Classification: I don't know
Product: kde
Version First unspecified
Reported In:
Platform: KDE Linux
OS: Linux
Status: REPORTED
Severity: normal
Priority: NOR
Component: general
Assignee: [email protected]
Reporter: [email protected]
Target Milestone: ---
Created attachment 186711
--> https://bugs.kde.org/attachment.cgi?id=186711&action=edit
Screenshot of installed KDE Linux.
SUMMARY
STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Install KDE Linux into VMware Workstation Pro.
2. Open the YouTube (See below for URL) video with Firefox.
3. Play it.
OBSERVED RESULT
The video screen gets black and shows an error message.
This problem is common throughout the video in the same playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA89788364F90BAE5
Some other videos are able to play back.
This problem is not observed on LiveCD.
EXPECTED RESULT
The YouTube video is played back correctly.
SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Linux/KDE Plasma: KDE Linux 2025-11-05
KDE Plasma Version: 6.5.80
KDE Frameworks Version: 6.20.0
Qt Version: 6.10.0
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
VMware Workstation Pro: 17.6.4 build-24832109
KDE Linux image file name: kde-linux_202511050556.raw
YouTube video link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZYysEnvYO4&list=PLA89788364F90BAE5&index=1
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