YouTube green screen in Windows 10

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YouTube is maybe one of the most popular websites available out there, being used by probably all the users who have access to the Internet.

YouTube can be accessed from touch-based devices, and also from desktop computers no matter if the devices are running on Windows, Android, iOS, or any other platform.

In most cases, the YouTube green screen issue is being reported by Windows 10 users who are using Internet Explorer as their default browser. Unfortunately, this is not the only video playback issue affecting IE users.

This annoying error appears when you’re watching a YouTube video and a green screen suddenly appears. In some cases, you wouldn’t even be able to play the video because of the green screen issue.

In this article we’re also going to cover the following issues:

• YouTube videos green and distorted – This is most likely caused by your drivers, but you should be able to fix the problem by updating them.
• YouTube video green screen Firefox, Chrome, Internet Explorer – This problem can appear on almost any web browser. However, you can fix the problem simply by disabling hardware acceleration in your browser.
• YouTube green screen crash – Sometimes your browser might freeze or crash after getting a green screen on YouTube. This is most likely caused by problematic or outdated drivers.
• YouTube green screen Windows 10 – This problem can affect any browser on any version of Windows. However, the solutions are almost the same for every version of Windows.
• YouTube green screen playback, audio only, no video – The video is not working but the audio works without any problems.
• YouTube green screen hardware acceleration – Hardware acceleration is the most common cause of this problem, and in this article, we’ll show you how to disable it for all major browsers.

How can I fix the YouTube green screen issue in Windows 10?

1. Disable hardware acceleration

In Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge

In the search field type internet options, then click on the Internet Options from the menu.

Click on Apply and OK to save changes.

In Firefox

Click the Menu icon in the top right corner in Firefox and choose Options.

Uncheck Use recommended performance settings and Use hardware acceleration when available.

In Google Chrome

In the top right corner click the Menu icon and choose Settings from the menu.

Scroll down to the System section and turn off Use hardware acceleration when available.

2. Install an older driver

2.1. Uninstall the current driver

Type device in Windows search and click on Device Manager from the results.

Locate your graphics card, right-click it, and choose Uninstall device from the menu.

Note: Some users are also suggesting using Display Driver Uninstaller to remove all files associated with your graphics card.

In one of our previous articles we wrote how to use Display Driver Uninstaller, so be sure to check it out for detailed instructions.

Once you uninstall your driver, Windows will install the default graphics driver.

2.2. Download and install an older driver

We wrote a simple guide on how to update your graphics card driver, so be sure to check it out.

If the older driver works for you, then you’ll have to prevent Windows from auto-updating it in the future. To do that, follow the simple steps from this handy guide.

If using an older driver doesn’t help, you might want to update your graphics card driver to the latest version and see if that solves the issue. You can manually update your graphic card driver using Device Manager from the Display adapters section and selecting Update Driver Software from the menu.

2.3. Automatically update drivers

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If updating manually the graphic card driver doesn’t work or you simply want to be safe from any PC malfunction and safe time, we suggest you do it automatically.

Updated drivers for devices that you’ve already connected to your computer may become available at a later date; however, those drivers aren’t installed automatically.

You can automatically update your graphic card drivers by using a dedicated tool that can scan for the last version of drivers. You just have to select the drivers you need and let the tool update it for you.

These programs determine what computer you have and what drivers are needed. Afterward, they locate the necessary drivers and install them on your PC. In addition, they make a backup of your current drivers first in case something goes wrong and you need to roll back your drivers.

3. Try a different browser

Before you start more complicated fixes, you should take into consideration switching to Opera, a safer and faster browser tailored for streaming.

Nothing will disrupt your YouTube sessions because this browser comes with a built-in Adblocker that will eliminate any distractions. Apart from that, the included VPN service will protect your privacy at all times.

If you’re not familiar, the Virtual Private Network conceals your identity by routing all your Internet traffic through safe servers all over the world. And this service is free and unlimited to use.

If you want to watch your YouTube video but still be aware of what’s going on on your desktop, Opera’s got you covered.

With the PIP function, your YouTube window will hover over the screen without obstructing all the other windows on your desktop.

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4. Change your display settings

Click on Display.

Select the Monitor tab and choose High Color 16 bit option.

5. Disable Hyper-V

Type windows features in search and click on Turn Windows features on or off from the results.

6. Run the troubleshooter

Now navigate to Update & Security section.

In the right pane select Hardware and Devices and click on Run the troubleshooter.

7. Change the video quality

Click the Gear icon and click on Quality from the menu.

Now choose a different video quality from the list.

Note: Keep in mind that this is just a workaround, so you might have to repeat it for every video that has this problem.

Speaking of green screen issues, this problem also affects the Windows 10 OS. If you need to fix the Green Screen of Death errors, this guide will help you fix them in no time.

So, there you have it: that was how you can fix the annoying YouTube Green Screen issues in Windows 10. Do share your experience and results with us via the comments section below.

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