It could also be that the video you can’t play is damaged. Consider getting the file again. Or, if you are using a VLC media player, follow the instructions below and see if the video will play properly afterwards: <\/p>\n
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- Open the program and click on the Tools<\/em> tab. <\/li>\n
- Click on Preferences<\/em> at the bottom of the context menu. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- At the top of the page, click on Input\/codecs<\/em>.<\/em> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n\r\n
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- Go to the Files<\/em> category. Under Damaged or Incomplete AVI file<\/em>,<\/b> select Always Fix<\/em> from the drop-down menu. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n\r\n
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- Save the changes and exit the window. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Now, try playing the video again if the video lagging is still happening. If so, check the other solutions in this guide. <\/p>\n
What If I Get Stuttering Videos in All Browsers<\/h2>\n
\nThe first thing you have to do is see if you have a strong internet connection. You should check your modem and consider rebooting it.<\/p>\n
Next, ensure that your browser is up to date, and then clear the cookies and temporary files.<\/p>\n
If this doesn’t solve the choppy video, we’ll discuss the methods to fix the problem in the following sections.<\/p>\n
\nRelated: <\/strong>Hard Refresh Your Browser: Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari<\/a><\/p>\n
\nHow to Fix Choppy Streaming Video on Windows 10 Computers<\/h2>\n
\nWhether you’re experiencing choppy video playback on Windows 10 in your browser or media player applications, the solutions below will help you resolve it.\n<\/p>\n
Solution 1: Update your graphics driver<\/h3>\n
\nOutdated display drivers usually cause video lagging on the computer. We recommend updating your display drivers to see if that resolves the problem.<\/p>\n
Here’s how to update your drivers using Device Manager<\/a>:\n<\/p>\n
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- Type Device Manager<\/em> in the search bar and click to open. <\/li>\n
- Expand Display adapter<\/em>, right-click on it, and select Uninstall<\/em>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Restart your computer, click Windows Update<\/em>,<\/b> and select Check for updates.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Windows will check for recent drivers and update them. After the update, reboot your computer and check if the videos stuttering on Windows 10 issues has been resolved. Use Auslogics Driver Updater for automatic fix<\/strong><\/p>\n
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\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\nAuslogics Driver Updater is a reliable program that thoroughly examines your system’s drivers for outdated or incompatible drivers that may be causing playback issues. <\/p>\n
The program downloads and installs the most recent, manufacturer-recommended drivers, resolving the main source of the video stuttering p roblems. <\/p>\n
This guarantees that your graphics drivers, essential for smooth video playback, are current and compatible with your system. <\/p>\n
\r\n\tNeed help with your PC?<\/div>\r\n\tTry our Ask a Question<\/a> service — our experts will diagnose and resolve your PC issues completely free of charge.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n
\nRelated: <\/strong>Auslogics Driver Updater: New Drivers in One Click!<\/a><\/p>\n
\nSolution 2: Install Windows Updates<\/h3>\n
\nFollow these easy steps to download and install available updates for your operating system:\n<\/p>\n
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- Press the Windows logo key. <\/li>\n
- Go to the search bar and type Updates<\/em>. <\/li>\n
- Click on Check for updates<\/em> from the results list. <\/li>\n
- Click the Check for updates<\/em> button on the right-hand side of the open window. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Restart your computer and see if your videos play without issues when the process is complete. <\/p>\n
\nRelated: <\/strong>How to Manually Check and Install Windows Updates<\/a><\/p>\n
\nSolution 3: Restore the default settings of your chosen Power Management plan<\/h3>\n
\nThe computer’s performance is linked to your preferred power plan options. And since you can edit the settings, you might have made changes now, causing the video issues you face.<\/p>\n
If this is the case, restoring the default configurations will help fix it.<\/p>\n
Here’s what you must do:\n<\/p>\n
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- Right-click on the battery icon on your taskbar. <\/li>\n
- Select Power Options<\/em> from the context menu. <\/li>\n
- Click the Change plan settings<\/em> link next to your selected power plan. <\/li>\n
- Click the link that says Restore default settings for this plan<\/em>. <\/b>(You’ll find the option at the bottom of the page). <\/li>\n
- Click OK<\/em> to confirm the action. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Restart your computer, and then try playing the video again. <\/p>\n
\nRelated: <\/strong>Enable Ultimate Performance Power Plan in Windows 10\/11<\/a><\/p>\n
\nSolution 4: Change your wallpaper settings<\/h3>\n
\nIf you’ve enabled slideshow for your desktop background and set a short interval, your video might skip a frame each time a new background comes on.<\/p>\n
You can either disable the option entirely or adjust the settings.<\/p>\n
Follow these easy steps:\n<\/p>\n
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- Go to the Start menu. <\/li>\n
- Type Wallpaper in the search bar and select Choose background, slideshow, or solid color as your background mode<\/em> from the results. <\/li>\n
- Now click Background<\/em> and select Picture or S<\/em>olid color. But if you would rather keep the slideshow on, set a longer interval (30 minutes or 1 hour). <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Check to see if the choppy video has stopped. If not, proceed to the next solution. <\/p>\n
\nRelated: <\/strong>How to Set a Dual Monitor Wallpaper on Windows 10 and 11?<\/a><\/p>\n
\nSolution 5: Change your browser settings<\/h3>\n
\nIn Google Chrome, there’s a feature known as hardware acceleration that could be causing the stuttering issues while streaming your videos.<\/p>\n
Switching it (Turning it on disabled and off if enabled) might help resolve the issue. Here’s how to fix choppy streaming video.\n<\/p>\n
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- Launch the browser and click the three vertical dots. <\/li>\n
- Click on Settings<\/em>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n\r\n
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- Click on System<\/em>, and disable the Use hardware acceleration when available<\/em> if it’s on or enable if it’s one. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n\r\n
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- Restart the browser and play the video if the problem has been resolved. If it does, repeat the above steps to undo your change. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Update Chrome’s WideVine feature<\/strong>The next thing you can do is to update Chrome’s WideVine component. Follow the easy steps below to get it done. But first, you have to clear your cookies and other browsing data: <\/p>\n
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- Launch the browser and open a new tab. <\/li>\n
- Press
Ctrl + Shift + Delete<\/code>.<\/b> This will lead you straight to the Clear browsing data<\/em> page. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n\r\n![\"Google]()
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- Choose All time<\/em> as the time range and then mark the checkbox for the listed entries. <\/li>\n
- Now click the Clear data<\/em> button. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Close the browser. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
After you’ve completed the above steps, update WideVineCDM. Here’s how to do it: <\/p>\n
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- Press the
Windows + R<\/code> to open the Run dialog box. <\/li>\n- Type or copy and paste C:\/Program Files (x86)\/Google\/Chrome\/Application<\/em> into the field and press
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- Open the folder that’s named with a code number. Inside, you’ll find the WideVineCDM<\/em> directory. Delete it. <\/li>\n
- Open the Run dialog box again and enter C:\\Users\\(YourUsername)\\AppData\\Local\\Google\\Chrome\\User Data.<\/em> Then click OK<\/em>. <\/li>\n
- Locate WideVineCDM<\/em> and delete it. <\/li>\n
- Launch Chrome. <\/li>\n
- Type or copy and paste
chrome:\/\/components<\/code> into the URL bar and pressEnter<\/code>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n\r\n![\"Google]()
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- Go to Wide Vine Content Decryption Module<\/em> (Note the version) and click the Check for Updates<\/em> button. <\/li>\n
- Wait for the process to complete, and then close the browser. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Open the Run dialog box again. <\/li>\n
- Type in
C:\\Users\\(Your Username)\\AppData\\Local\\Google\\Chrome\\User Data<\/code> and pressEnter<\/code>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n\r\n![\"Run]()
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- Open the WideVindCDM<\/em> folder and rename the entry to the version you noted in step 13. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Now, launch your browser and try to play your videos. See if the video stuttering problem has been resolved. <\/p>\n
\nRelated: <\/strong>[EASY GUIDE] How to Stop Pop-Ups in Google Chrome?<\/a><\/p>\n
\nSolution 6: Scan for Malware<\/h3>\n
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\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\nA virus or other malware infecting your device could be the cause if you’re experiencing choppy video playback on Windows 10.<\/p>\n
Malware comes in different forms that can drain system resources and interfere with different functions, such as video playback. <\/p>\n
Consider performing a virus scan on your computer to resolve video lagging p roblems. <\/p>\n
Identifying and removing viruses with a reputable malware removal tool, like Auslogics Anti-Malware<\/a>, can help restore smooth video playback. <\/p>\n
- Open the WideVindCDM<\/em> folder and rename the entry to the version you noted in step 13. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Wait for the process to complete, and then close the browser. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Open the Run dialog box again and enter C:\\Users\\(YourUsername)\\AppData\\Local\\Google\\Chrome\\User Data.<\/em> Then click OK<\/em>. <\/li>\n
- Type or copy and paste C:\/Program Files (x86)\/Google\/Chrome\/Application<\/em> into the field and press
- Press the
- Now click the Clear data<\/em> button. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Choose All time<\/em> as the time range and then mark the checkbox for the listed entries. <\/li>\n
- Restart the browser and play the video if the problem has been resolved. If it does, repeat the above steps to undo your change. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Click on System<\/em>, and disable the Use hardware acceleration when available<\/em> if it’s on or enable if it’s one. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Now click Background<\/em> and select Picture or S<\/em>olid color. But if you would rather keep the slideshow on, set a longer interval (30 minutes or 1 hour). <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Click the Change plan settings<\/em> link next to your selected power plan. <\/li>\n
- Click on Check for updates<\/em> from the results list. <\/li>\n
- Expand Display adapter<\/em>, right-click on it, and select Uninstall<\/em>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Type Device Manager<\/em> in the search bar and click to open. <\/li>\n
- Save the changes and exit the window. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Go to the Files<\/em> category. Under Damaged or Incomplete AVI file<\/em>,<\/b> select Always Fix<\/em> from the drop-down menu. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Click on Preferences<\/em> at the bottom of the context menu. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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