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How to fix Windows 10/11 video player problems
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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If you are running the Windows 10 operating system, you might experience some issues regarding the video player.
If you are trying to view a movie after a long day at work or run a music video in your free time, having this issue is annoying.
This will either prevent you from opening the video file or even if you open it the video might not be playing in the quality you would want it to play.
Running an encoded video in a different format than the one you have in the system or supported hardware will try to use a software decoder to play your video in Windows Microsoft systems.
Using this software decoder without having the necessary free CPU memory required, it will most likely not play as it should or it will not start at all.
How do I fix video playback problems on Windows 10?
1. Fix the issue from the Control Panel
Normally, your CPU will operate at a maximum of 60 % of its full strength if it is plugged into the power outlet.
We will increase the maximum capabilities of the CPU percentage in this tutorial so that if the system uses a software decoder to play a video you won’t have any issues with it.
You need to be logged in as an Administrator to execute the steps above.
2. Try a different video player
There are not so many fixes for video players out there, thus not so many solutions to consider applying.
The guide above is viable but might be hard to complete for some of you, especially when the problem is more specific.
In that case, you cannot fix this problem without a more radical solution that involves changing the player. Getting used to Cyberlink PowerDVD 21 requires no special abilities.
With a user-friendly design and a list of simple features such as organized content in one place or seamless playback, this multimedia app turns into a must-have.
⇒Get Cyberlink PowerDVD
Was that so hard? Let us know your opinion on how this article can be improved in any way and enjoy your videos on Windows 10.
We have written extensively about this topic, for additional information, check ourWindows Media Player section.
In ourWindows 10 Troubleshooting Hub, you will find several solutions to fix all issues you may encounter with this OS.
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Ivan Jenic
Windows Hardware Expert
Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.
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Ivan Jenic
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Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
