Windows 10: PC completely freezes during video playback

Discus and support PC completely freezes during video playback in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; Any time I watch back one of the videos on any of my hard drives the video randomly stops and my PC just freezes up after about 2 mins of watching.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by Sludge-and-Death, Sep 27, 2020.

  1. PC completely freezes during video playback


    Any time I watch back one of the videos on any of my hard drives the video randomly stops and my PC just freezes up after about 2 mins of watching. sometimes i can close the media player and move the mouse around but nothing will work. Also sometimes i can hit Ctrl Alt Del and open task manager or try and hit shutdown but nothing works. If i try to hit shutdown it just stays stuck on the shutting down screen. I end up having to hold power button to force shutdown.


    All other functions of my PC are working properly, Gaming, Internet Including watching Youtube all are running properly


    I have been searching the internet for a solution but no luck.

    :)
     
    Sludge-and-Death, Sep 27, 2020
    #1

  2. video playback freeze for a split second with a buzzing sound about every 20 to 30 seconds

    Hi Andrew,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    We regret the inconvenience caused to you. We will be glad to assist you with this issue.

    Before we proceed, we require more information to assist you better.

    • Which application you are using to play the video?
    • What is the format of the videos you are trying to play?
    • Does this happens with all other videos as well?

    This issue might be due to outdated or corrupted graphic card drivers. Let's try the below steps and check if it helps:

    Step 1: Run Video Playback Troubleshooter.

    I suggest you to run the Video Playback
    Troubleshooter. Follow these steps to run
    Video Playback troubleshooter:

    • Type troubleshooting in the search bar and select it.
    • Select View all on the top left corner.
    • Click Video Playback
      troubleshooter.
    • Follow the on-screen instructions to run the troubleshooter.
    • Check if issue persists.

    Step 2: Also, I suggest you to update your graphic card drivers.

    I suggest you to update graphic drivers and check if it helps. Follow the steps given below.


    • Press Windows key + X key and click on
      Device manager.

    • Search for Display Adapters.

    • Right-click on the graphics
      card and click on Update driver software.

    Hope it helps. Do let us know if your issue is resolved. For any further query, feel free to contact us.

    Thank you.
     
    Sangeeta Sarkar, Sep 27, 2020
    #2
  3. window 10 video playback trouble

    Hi David,

    We appreciate you for being part of Windows 10.

    Before proceeding, we need whether you play the video from the website/Movies and TV app?

    I suggest you to run the video playback troubleshooter and check if it resolves the issue. Follow the below steps.


    • Press Windows + X keys on the keyboard and select
      Control Panel

    • Type Troubleshooting in the search bar on the
      Control Panel.

    • Click on Hardware and devices under
      Troubleshoot computer problems.

    • Click on Video playback under Windows.

    • Click on Advanced on the Video playback dialog box and click on
      Run as administrator (Enter the credentials if required).

    • Click on Next and follow onscreen instruction complete the Video playback troubleshooter.


    Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    Kiran Kishore, Sep 27, 2020
    #3
  4. Ferdz Amp Win User

    PC completely freezes during video playback

    Video playback problems

    Hi Davis,

    Based on the information that you have provided, this could be related to incorrect configuration or corrupted device drivers. We recommend that you run the Video Playback troubleshooter by following the steps below and check if it helps:

    Method: Run the Video Playback troubleshooter

    • Type troubleshooting in the search bar.
    • Select Troubleshooting.
    • Select View all on the top left corner.
    • Click on Video Playback.
    • Follow the on-screen instructions to run the troubleshooter.

    We are eager on getting this resolved for you; we will wait for your feedback.
     
    Ferdz Amp, Sep 27, 2020
    #4
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