The glitch is more common with YouTube videos, however, it could also show up with videos on other websites, social media, or other streaming sites. But if you are facing a problem like a video not playing on your Windows 10/11 PC, you can refer to our detailed article for quick solutions. However, before we move on to the solutions, let’s understand what the error means.

What does it mean Your browser can’t play this video?

There are several possible reasons why your browser may fail to load videos:

Interference by browser extensions or add-ons Too many cache and cookies Outdated browser version Due to network connection issues

Fortunately, we have a couple of solutions that will help you get rid of Your browser can’t play this video error and continue watching your favorite videos.

How do I fix unable to play this video?

1. Turn off Chrome’s hardware acceleration

This will free up the GPU from being used for other tasks and can be rather used to render web pages on Chrome. You can disable the hardware acceleration feature for other browsers also including Opera, Safari, Firefox, and Edge.

2. Check your extensions and cache & cookies

If the video plays in Incognito mode

This should help you fix Your browser can’t play this video error and play the video normally. But if the video is still not playing, enable all your extensions, and move on to clear the browser history.

If the video does not play in Incognito mode

Now, wait till the data is removed. Once done, relaunch Chrome and you should be able to play the videos normally on the web. This process is also applicable to other browsers including Edge, Firefox, Opera, and Safari.

3. Update the browser

If you are using any other browser, follow a similar method to install the latest update.

4. Reset browser settings

Once done, Chrome will restart automatically. You can now try playing the video on the web and check if the error still persists. You can reset your browser in a similar manner if you are using anything else apart from Chrome.

5. Reset your Internet connection

Boot up your PC, go to the video on its site, and refresh the page. You should not see Your browser can’t play this video error anymore. SPONSORED The host server is down, so make sure to check the service status page for information on known issues

Your browser can’t play this video Chrome

Chrome may sometimes disable any external plug-ins including JavaScript for security, hence enable the feature as below: Now, refresh the website containing the video and check if it’s playing now.

Your browser can’t play this video Opera

If you notice the error Your browser can’t play this video on the Opera browser, you can fix the issue, by following the below method: Once the reset is complete, restart Opera and the video should now play normally. Alternatively, you can also re-install the browser to check if it helps fix the issue.

Your browser can’t play this video Safari

If the video is not playing on your Safari browser, you can follow the below process: Now, relaunch the Safari app and check if this helps you play the videos again on your browser.

Your browser can’t play this video Firefox

If the video won’t play in Firefox, then you can enable the Autoplay feature as explained below: Now, restart your browser, try opening the video and you should not see the error message, Your browser can’t play this video anymore. Alternatively, the issue could also occur if the host server is down, and in such a case, you must wait till the server is back up and running. But if the video doesn’t play on your browser because it does not support the video format, you can try using another browser. However, if your browser does not support HTML5 video, you can refer to our detailed guide for some quick fixes. If you have any other issues with your browser, you can leave a message in the comments box below.

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