Windows 10: Why can't I skip through video playback on any players?

Hi, I have Windows 11, bought just a couple of months ago, ASUS vivobook pro 15 OLED should be a good machine however, I can not skip through any videos when I want to play. I CAN play them but then when I was to skip a video to another time, it takes FOREVER, it's like it was buffering for ages, whether it is 4k video or 1080p video. I tries MEDIA PLAYER, I tried VLC which I downloaded because I thought it will help, I tried Windows' Film & TV player, and it happenes on every player. Why's that? Why can't I skip through the videos?

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Playback video problems

Hi Rod,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community and being a part of Windows 10.

I understand the inconvenience you are facing in accessing the videos on Windows Media Player. We will help you with this issue.

Do let us know the following to assist you better with this issue:

• What is the make and model of your device?
• What exactly happens when you try to access the playback videos?

Try the below troubleshooting steps and check if it helps.

Step 1: I suggest you to run the below troubleshooters and check if it helps.

Steps:

• Press Windows key, type troubleshooting
  and select it.
• Click on View all in the left pane.
• Click onWindows Media Player DVD and follow the onscreen instructions.
• Follow the same to Windows Media Player Settings as well.

Also, refer to the Microsoft article to know more about:
Windows Media Player

Step 2: I suggest you to install the pending updates on your device and check if it helps.

Steps:

• Connect to the internet.
• Press Windows key and type
  updates.
• Click on Check for updates.
• Under Windows Updates, click on
  Check for updates.
• Try to install the updates being shown.

Hope it helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of this issue for further assistance.

 

Local video appearing choppy while playing through VLC & GOM player

Hello,

There are several factors to consider should you encounter video playback issues in Windows 10. Based on your description of the issue, there is a possibility that your third-party media player is outdated. To address the issue, we suggest that you run the
Video Playback troubleshooter to find and fix video issues. To do this, simply follow the steps below:

• On the Cortana search box, type Troubleshoot and select the first option.
• Scroll down and select Video Playback.
• Click on the Run the troubleshooter button.

Once done with the steps, let us know the results so we can assist you further.

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Lumia 650 video playback problem

Hi,

To better assist you with the video playback issue, please answer the following questions:

• Which media player app are you using when you're playing the video?
• Have you tried playing the video with another media player app?

Regards.