Windows 10: Slow internet/buffering of videos and music

I recently noticed that when I use Youtube, the video stops loading and it starts buffering and I also have the same problem when using Spotify and this issue has resulted in my internet being slow and not loading as fast anymore...

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fast internet speed, slow buffering

the speed is considered fast here. previously i can buffer youtube video in 360p with ease, no need to pause for buffering. after several windows update, internet become really slow.

 

Slow Buffering

When I download a video from the internet the buffering is so slow I can't watch or download the Movie.

I have an Asus M32 series. win10 Home. Desktop

 

Always Buffering while playing videos

Hi Linda,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community. We are sorry for the inconvenience caused.

I see that when you start watching video it starts buffering. The buffering of video in the web browser depends upon the speed of the internet.

Please answer the below questions to help you assist better.

1. Which is the browser you are using to watch the video?

2. What is the speed of your internet service provider?

3. Are you using proxy server for the internet?

Buffering means the program is reading ahead of what you are watching, that way if a program was streaming something from the internet and you hit a slow download speed, hopefully the buffer should allow the video/audio file to
play without any skips

Follow the below steps and check if it helps,

Method 1:Disable Proxy connection, if any.

If you are using any Proxy connection, then try disabling the proxy connection and check.

Follow the steps to disable proxy:

• Click the Settings icon at the top right corner in internet explorer.
  
• Click the Tools button, and then click Internet Options.
  
• Click the Connections tab, and then click LAN settings.
  
• Uncheck the box next to "proxy server for your LAN".
  
• Click on OK to save the setting and close window.
  

I would also suggest you to refer the below link on
Why won't videos play in Internet Explorer?

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/internet-explorer/videos-dont-work#ie=ie-11

Install all pending updates on the computer. Updates are additions to software that can help prevent or fix problems, improve how your computer works, or enhance your computing experience.

Reset Internet explorer disclaimer:

Disclaimer: The Reset Internet Explorer Settings feature might reset security settings or privacy settings that you added to the list of Trusted Sites. The Reset Internet Explorer
Settings feature might also reset parental control settings. We recommend that you note these sites before you use the Reset Internet Explorer Settings feature. Resetting Internet Explorer isn't reversible, and all previous settings are lost after reset.

Reply us if you have further queries we will be glad to assist you.