Windows 10: Windows 11: Inconsistent video playback performance compared to Windows 10

I've been using Windows 11 on and off since it was available through the Insider program, and have cycled through multiple fresh installs since it's official release.I've had it running on my main desktop with the following specs:AMD Ryzen 5600XMSI MAG X570 TOMAHAWK WIFI Latest BIOSGTX 1080WD Black SN750 1TB NVMe SSDThe one issue that has remained constant throughout my entire Windows 11 experience has been the video playback performance. Compared to how videos played on Windows 10, this feels like a downgrade. To be clear, it's not that it's been super sluggish or choppy which is mostly wh

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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
  
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  Type Troubleshooting in the search bar on the
  Control Panel.
  
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  Click on Hardware and devices under
  Troubleshoot computer problems.
  
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  Click on Video playback under Windows.
  
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  Click on Advanced on the Video playback dialog box and click on
  Run as administrator (Enter the credentials if required).
  
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  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.

 

Windows 10 Tweaks

Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

• Open a new Explorer window.
• Click View in the ribbon.
• Click Options.
• Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
• Click OK

credit to Lifehacker.

 

Windows 10 slow performance on Video playback

Hi Mike,

Network strength is one of the factors that you need to consider when playing online videos. To isolate your concern, we'd like to ask the following:

• Are you playing online videos or local video files saved on your device?
• If you're playing online videos, have you tried using a different browser? If yes, did you encounter the same issue?
• If you're playing local video files, which video player app are you using?
• Have you made any changes on your device prior to your concern?

If you're paying local video files, your PC performance can affect the capability of your device. You can improve this by performing the steps provided on this
support article. Click on the drop-down button to view the steps.

We're looking forward to your response.