Video slowdown during loading and playback on your computer may be caused by a system or hardware problem. Poor video playback is caused by problems with the installed player or video codecs.
Instructions
Step 1
For better video playback, install the latest codecs. Go to the official site of the K-Lite Codec Pack and download the package to install this software. When choosing codecs, you can opt for the Standart assembly, which contains all the necessary files for comfortable video playback in Windows. Run the downloaded file by double-clicking on it with the left mouse button.
Step 2
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation of the video display software, then restart your computer to apply the changes and try to play your video.
Step 3
Problems in playing video files can be caused by problems with the operation of the software player installed on the computer. Try to play the video using the built-in Windows Media Player by right-clicking on the desired video and selecting the "Open with" section.
Step 4
Besides Windows Media Player, you can try other programs. For example, with a pack of codecs, Media Player Classic is often installed, which is also a high-quality and stable video player for the system. If video slowdown does not occur in other programs, uninstall your player through the menu "Control Panel" - "Programs" - "Uninstall Programs", and then reinstall it by downloading the latest version from the official website of its developer.
Step 5
If the video on the Internet slows down, the cause may be a malfunction in the functioning of the browser or Flash player. Start another web browser on your computer and try to play the same video. If slowdowns are observed in another application, try uninstalling Flash Player from Start - Control Panel - Uninstall Programs, and then download the new version of the player from the official Adobe website.
Step 6
If the operations performed did not help, it is likely that the problems with displaying the video arise due to the problems with the video file themselves. If a particular file does not play well, try running it on another computer or downloading it from another Internet resource if possible. It is very likely that the video file was corrupted during the process of copying or downloading from the Internet.
Step 7
If, after all the above operations, it is not possible to raise the playback speed and at the same time the performance of the Windows operating system itself has dropped significantly, playback problems may arise both due to problems with the computer's software and its hardware. To determine the cause of the drop in performance, consult with a specialist or send the computer for diagnostics to any service center to identify the malfunction.
