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YouTube is not Working in Internet Explorer: 8 Ways to Fix It
Java not being enabled or corrupted extensions can be the causes
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Updated onFebruary 26, 2024
updated onFebruary 26, 2024
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AlthoughInternet Exploreris no longer Windows’ default browser, it still has retained a loyal user base. However, some of its users have said on software support sites thatYouTubevideos don’t play in Internet Explorer.
One IE user stated that some, but not all videos show up as black screens, no controls no video, some do play audio, and others don’t respond at all.
If you experience the same issue as well, these are some of the potential resolutions that might fix YouTube video playback in IE.
Why is YouTube not working or loading?
There isn’t just one reason why YouTube won’t work. The main, and most obvious reason, is that your Internet connection is either insufficiently fast or stable or not working at all.
You would be surprised but YouTube could also refuse to work due to an outdated operating system, so you might want to look into that as well.
It’s rare for YouTube to have a complete outage, so we’re going to exclude that. It could also happen due to corrupted Cookies and Cache or extensions, or because your YouTube app isn’t up to date.
That being said, the simplest way to fix this issue is to hit the reload button on your browser. If that won’t work, we have a special guide for you.
How do I update YouTube on Internet Explorer?
You don’t. You can only update YouTube on your PC if you are using it as a standalone app, which you can get from theGoogle Play Store.
The YouTube website you access from your browser can only be updated by the site developers, not by individual users.
What can I do if YouTube videos aren’t playing in IE?
1. Check video (multimedia) add-ons are enabled
2. Check that Java is enabled
If you want to know how to change Internet Options in Edge, take a look at thisuseful article.
3. Play the videos in Incognito Mode
4. Switch to another browser
Some browsers don’t play YouTube videos properly. That’s what happens with IE, so you can opt for a browser that even lets you detach online videos into their movable, floating window. We’re talking about Opera One.
Opera One comes with the amazing feature of video pop-out which lets’ you detach the video playing from its main window. Not only that but it also has a lot of features that will improve your browsing even a native AI
Opera One
5. Clear Internet Explorer’s cache
6. Select the Use software rendering option
7. Turn off ActiveX filtering
8. Reregister the flash.ocx file
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Some of those resolutions have fixed YouTube video playback for numerous Internet Explorer users. Those fixes are not necessarily guaranteed, but they’re worth a shot nonetheless.
Many users have reported Internet Explorer not playing videos over the years, so it’s a more common issue than you think.
Internet Explorer is no longer supported by Microsoftand is out of service, so you can use one of the other newer browsers out there.
Before you go, you might want to check out our guide onDirecTV YouTube problem.
If you have any other questions or suggestions about YouTube not supporting Internet Explorer, leave them in the comments section below, and we’ll be sure to check them out.
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Matthew Adams
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Matthew is a freelancer who has produced a variety of articles on various topics related to technology. His main focus is the Windows OS and all the things surrounding it.
He is passionate about the tech world, always staying up-to-date with the latest and greatest. With an analytical view, he likes problem-solving, focusing on errors and their causes.
In his free time, he likes to read and write about history and tries to always develop new skills.
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