Administrator Updated on January 6, 2023 Still wondering how to play YouTube videos in Microsoft Edge? Let me show you the right way to watch YouTube videos with Edge Browser.
Although most of us use Google Chrome as our default browser, there are still many people who prefer using alternative web browsers. Of the several web browsers we can use apart from Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge is one of the most popular.
However, there are specific issues that arise regarding the playability of YouTube videos on Microsoft Edge.
The issues of playing YouTube videos on Microsoft Edge vary depending on your personal computer. Some people claim that all they see when they attempt to play a YouTube video is a black screen while others say that the videos from YouTube do not load at all.
Sometimes, a video plays but without any sound, and sometimes, you can hear the video but all you see is a black screen. Below are possible solutions to these issues. Put in mind that these solutions have worked for some and did not work for others. These issues are on a case to case basis depending on your computer and several other factors.
1). Clear the cache of your Microsoft Edge browser
A lot of problems in your browser are mostly fixable by cleaning your browser's cache. Firstly, locate the settings in the upper left corner of Microsoft Edge.
When you have entered the settings menu, just keep scrolling down until you see "Clear Browsing Data". Click the button that says "Choose what to clear."
When the next screen appears, ensure that the selections Cookies and saved website data and Cached data and files are checked. After that, click Clear at the bottom of the screen.
You now have finished clearing your browser's cache. Restart your Microsoft Edge web browser and try playing Youtube videos to see if this fixes the issue.
2). Disabling your system’s GPU rendering and use software rendering instead
Although Microsoft Edge can fully utilize GPU acceleration's advantages, some confirmed reports that this kind of setting can cause conflicts when trying to play videos on YouTube and other sites.
The solution to this is straightforward. Simply input Internet options in the search bar then locate and select Internet Options (Control Panel).
When the next screen shows up, select the advanced tab then tick the checkbox on the right side of the Use software rendering instead of GPU rendering option. After that, just click Apply on the bottom right and then click OK.
3). Configuring the sound to default
For those experiencing problems hearing the audio while playing YouTube videos, the problem may be caused by having the wrong audio device as the default. To fix this, locate and the sound icon on your desktop's bottom right and right-click on it.
When the menu appears, find and click Sounds. Doing so will cause a screen to appear. After that, select the Playback tab which is located in the upper left part of the computer screen. This is usually the default tab when you open the sounds screen.
In the Playback tab, you should right-click on Headphones or Speakers. Near the bottom right of the screen, click on the Set Default button. To save the changes, click on Apply on the lower right of the computer screen, then click OK to close the window.
Summary: Play YouTube videos in Microsoft Edge
- Open Microsoft Edge.
- Click on the three dots in the top corner of your screen.
- Select Extensions from the list.
- Click Get extensions from Microsoft Store.
- Search for Adobe Flash Player in the Microsoft Store.
- Install the extension by clicking the free button, then select Get.
Conclusion
These are the most common problems alongside their most common fixes and solutions. There have been many claims that these fixes work, so please try and see if any of the said solutions work. The solutions are all user-friendly, concise, and are very easy to apply.
Feel free to share this with your family and friends and enjoy watching or streaming YouTube on Microsoft Edge.
