How to Fix YouTube Lagging Problem on Your PC

Is your YouTube lagging? If that's the case, then you have come to the right place. Here we are going to teach you how to fix a YouTube lag issue that occurs when you try to play an HD video.

Many users are facing the same issue in their desktop and laptop. YouTube generally lags on Chrome, but you are not alone; we are here to help.

There are a few methods that are capable of solving a lagging YouTube. You can try each method one by one to fix your problem. Sometimes a simple, clear cache works, and sometimes you may have to update your graphics drivers to fix sluggish YouTube. Let's dive in.

 

Method 1: Clearing Browsing Data

Corrupted browsing data can leave your browser sluggish and lagging. This will strongly affect YouTube performance on your computer. Let's wipe this all out from your browser to get rid of slow browser:

  1. Open your Chrome browser first.  
  2. Hit "Ctrl + Shift + Delete" keys on your keyboard to trigger the clear data settings.
  3. Now Choose the "Time Range" as "the beginning of time" option.
  4. After that checkmark all the box and then hit the "Clear browsing data" button.

 

Method 2: Checking for an Extension that slowing down your browser  Some Chrome extensions are too heavy and consume lots of RAM and CPU usage. Your job is to find the extension which is causing your browser to lag. To find out that see the steps given below:

  1. Click on the "Three vertical dots" located on the upper-right corner of your browser.
  2. After that, choose the "More Tools" option from the list.
  3. Now click on "Extensions."
  4. There you can see the list of installed extensions on your browser. You can toggle the switch to disable any extension from that list.
  5. Now play a YouTube video in a new tab and disable the extensions one by one to see which one is slowing down your YouTube.

 

  1. Reinstall Your Chrome Browser with Newest Version

Sometimes there can be an issue with your Chrome version, so you have to uninstall the browser and then reinstall it again from the web to get the latest version. Here's how to do just that:

  1. Navigate to the Control Panel on your device.
  2. On the top-right of your screen, select the "View by:" option, and then choose "Large icons" from there.
  3. Now find and click the Programs and Features option.
  4. Press Right-Click on your Google Chrome and then choose the Uninstall option.
  5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation process.
  6. Now open your default internet explorer to download the latest version of the Chrome browser.
  7. Install the downloaded Chrome setup by following the on-screen instructions.
  8. Run your new Chrome and open YouTube. Now play a video and see if the problem persists.

 

Method 4: Updating Network and Graphics Drivers

If your Network and graphics drivers are not correctly installed or corrupted due. If that's the case, then you must update them manually or either by using a specialized tool to do just that. Updating your drivers can be a pain for you, especially when you do it manually. However, you can use some third-party applications and software that allow you to fix and update all drivers in a single click.

Your computer also has a feature that offers an option to update all your outdated drivers in a few clicks. Here's how to update your network and graphics drivers using default settings. 

  1. Navigate to this on your PC: Control Panel> System and Security> Windows Update.
  2. Then hit the check for the update.
  3. After that, install the update that you have downloaded.

Windows update includes the updates of your drivers. However, it is not that accurate. It should fix the YouTube lagging error on your PC.

Source url:- https://smikesoftwareservices.wordpress.com/2019/09/03/how-to-fix-youtube-lagging-problem-on-your-pc/
Mike Smith  is a creative person who has been writing blogs and articles about cyber security. He writes about the latest updates regarding norton.com/setup and how it can improve the work experience of users. His articles have been published in many popular e-magazines, blogs and websites.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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