Windows 10: How to disable the "Soap Opera Effect" when playing full screen videos in Edge and other...

I ran into the issue of being stuck with the "Soap Opera Effect" when playing full screen videos with certain apps in Windows 10. Most notably "Edge" and "Films and TV" native app. I can't find a setting to disable this effect in each app and on forums. Not only I am not a fan of the effect, but it also adds a lot of contrasts and saturation to the image. Worst of all, it adds artefacts to the footage... Some old post (dating back as far as 2010) are offering workarounds that I wasn't able to perform in windows 10.



The issue is not present when using Google Chrome or VLC. It really look like a "Microsoft Apps" situation (maybe related to DirectX?)

Configuration:

• Windows 10 home
• Version 1803
• Build 17134.345
• Intel Core I7 6700 3.4GHz
• 32 GB RAM
• GTX 1080

Here is a link to a video post I did providing more context and examples: https://youtu.be/vblK-_tJcLk



Thanks


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KB3149135 and KB3163018 causing Youtube (or other videos) unable to play at full screen mode.

To your questions:

Before we assist further, I would like to ask you a few questions:

• 
  Which browser are you using to browse YouTube videos (Edge, Internet Explorer, other
  
  • All: Chrome, Edge, IE.
• 
  Did you check if similar issue persists on browsing YouTube videos on other browse
  
  • Yes, happens on all browsers.
• 
  Does the issue occur on playing videos saved in the system drives?
  
  • No, only online videos on browsers.

I tried your suggestion twice to uninstall the drivers and reinstalling it again, didnt work.

I also tried installing the update in clean boot, also didnt work.

I am sure it is not a browser issue. Here is my debug:

I went one step further.

Upon installing the 2 updates, I uninstalled security update KB3163018 only, and i was able to play full screen mode again. BUT, problem is Windows keeps forcing me to install KB3163018 every time!!! And when this KB3163018 is installed, my youtube can't
play full screen mode again. And I have to go programs feature to uninstall this update everyday! Please help address this issue. Thanks!

 

I can't get a video to stream to my lg smart tv in full screen , it's playing full screen on the pc no problem

Hi Steve,

To assist you better, I like to know; how exactly you are trying to stream video from your PC to LG Smart TV?

As an initial step, I suggest you to try updating the display adapter on your system.

Follow the below steps:

• Click on the Start button, and type Device Manager on the search bar.
• Open Device Manager, expand Display Adapters.
• Find and double-click Display Adapters from the left panel to update.
• Right-click the device, and click Update.

As you are able to play the video full screen in your PC, then it might be an issue related to LG Smart TV. I suggest you to check for the LG Smart TV manual and check what all settings need to done to play video in full screen.

Kindly reply to us, with the status of your issue. We will be happy to assist you.

Thank you.

 

Edge browser crashes on full screen video ?

Hi,

Thank you for posting your question on Microsoft community.

I appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

Step 1: I suggest you to clear the browsing history cache and check if it helps:

• Open Edge browser click on three dots.
• Click on clear browsing history.

Then try to play the video and check if the issue persists.

Step 2: Run the apps troubleshooter and check if it helps with the issue.

The Modern app troubleshooter can automatically identify and fix some problems with apps and the Store

Refer to the following article and run the Apps troubleshooter:



http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/run-the-troubleshooter-for-windows-apps



I hope this information helps.

Thank you.