[ubuntu-in] Unable to open VLC,SMPLAYER,konqueror,etc.

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tabankg wrote:
> Hello friends,
>   I have installed Ubuntu-8.10(Intrepid Ibex) onto my machine.
> Most of the tools under GNOME are running fine,*except I am unable to 
> run VLC,SMPLAYER,KONQUEROR in GNOME.*
> Whenever I click the icons of the aforesaid software ,nothing 
> happens.Not a single activity goes on,regarding the above mentioned 
> programs.
> But I have seen :Mplayer,Xine starting and running O.K.
> Please help me out.
>
> -- 
> GOD BLESS US ALL!!!
i have faced this similar problem before...remove and installing the 
application again solved the problem...regards Jag