Windows 10: Lost ability to play media on modern browsers (Chrome, Edge)

Discus and support Lost ability to play media on modern browsers (Chrome, Edge) in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; A couple days ago I lost the ability to play youtube or online radio through my modern browsers (Chrome, Edge), although it still works on IE 11. At... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by BrunoGenovese, Feb 28, 2019.

  1. Lost ability to play media on modern browsers (Chrome, Edge)


    A couple days ago I lost the ability to play youtube or online radio through my modern browsers (Chrome, Edge), although it still works on IE 11.

    At first I assumed it was a Chrome issue and since I didn't want to lose my settings through a full Chrome reset, but when I noticed that it also failed on Edge I started to suspect that something got messed up through one of the usual (and unfortunately often flakey) automatic Windows 10 patches.

    Does anybody know what causes this issue and if there is a non-destructive way to fix it?

    :)
     
    BrunoGenovese, Feb 28, 2019
    #1
  2. Kem Mon Win User

    Site links not working in Chrome or Edge

    Hi,





    Have you tried resetting your browser? If not, we suggest you to do so. To reset Edge, follow these steps:


    • Go to
      Browser Settings.

    • Clear
      Browser Data.

    • Close the browser and launch it again.



    If the issue persist, follow these other steps:


    • Go to
      Task Manager.

    • Click on
      MicrosoftedgeCP.exe

    • End the task.



    Let us know how it goes.



    Regards.
     
    Kem Mon, Feb 28, 2019
    #2
  3. 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.
     
    Divya Murugan, Feb 28, 2019
    #3
  4. Lost ability to play media on modern browsers (Chrome, Edge)

    Chrome Crashing & Video won't play

    Hi Jone,

    Thanks for replying to us with the status of your issue.

    To assist you better, please provide few details.


    • Is the issue with playing video is only with confined to specific browser?

    • What is the make and model of your computer?
    As the issue still persists, I suggest you to try the below steps.

    Step 1: For the issue related to Chrome, refer to the below link:

    https://support.google.com/chrome/?hl=en

    Step 2: For the issue related to paying video through browser, try updating Add on in Internet explorer and check if it helps.

    Refer to the below link:

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/internet-explorer/manage-add-ons#ie=ie-11

    Hope it helps, reply to us with the status of your issue. We will be happy to assist you.
     
    Santosh_Rai, Feb 28, 2019
    #4
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