If you’re not sure if you’re using the current version, see the first troubleshooting tip below.
How to Fix Chrome Video Issues
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See if the video is publicly available.
If you don’t find it, it’s likely only available to a select few people.
For security, Chrome or external software may sometimesdisable plug-ins like JavaScript.
This is especially true if you’ve been subject to an attempted hack or a malicious website.
To re-enable JavaScript:
Enable Adobe Flash in Chrome.
Google and other web app developers have phasedAdobe Flashout since it’s a legacy program with some security issues.
However, some websites haven’t updated their videos.
IfFlash isn’t working, there a few fixes you’re free to try.
Flash can be risky and has multiple security issues.
You should only enable it for websites you trust.
Run a speed test.
Doing so can solve a lot of problems.
Before you flush the cache, you might try using an incognito window to verify that’s the issue.
To test this:
Disable your extensions and plug-ins one-by-one.
Chrome will sometimes use your setup’s graphics processing unit, or GPU, to help render web pages.
Disabling hardware acceleration might affect how quickly Chrome loads resource intensive webpages.
You may want to consider re-enabling hardware acceleration after you watch the video.
It may handle the issue.
Reset your Chrome surfing app.
If all else fails, you’re able to completely reset Chrome.
This may be necessary if programs or extensions have changed controls and you could’t easily reach them.
Another reason could be that the video is private.
FAQ
To scrub the cache, press thethree-dotmenu.
SelectSettings>Privacy and Security>Clear browsing data.
