Stop Slow Buffering – Make Videos Run Exceptionally Fast

Slow streaming is a big no when it comes to watching your favorite shows or listening to the songs. The problem occurs on PCs as well as online. In case of videos stored on PCs, there is something wrong with your system configurations.

Here you’ll get steps to fully load the video and improve your experience with videos. For a quick refresher of your system, start from optimizing your PC and internet. By cleaning system and browser junk, fixing Windows Registry issues and optimizing computer services through RegInOut System Utilities you can regain lost speed. Try RegInOut from the link given below:

 

Reduce Buffering Time in Windows Media Player

Change the default buffering time specified in Windows Media Player. Here are the steps to do so:

For Windows 8.1/ 8/ 7/ Vista

1. Open Windows Media Player.
2. Press Alt key to show menu bar.
3. Click Tools menu, and then Options.
4. This opens up Options dialog.
5. Click Performance tab.
6. Specify appropriate connection speed. Contact your Internet Service Provider for more information.
7. Do not use default buffering. Select “Buffer __ seconds of content” option.
8. Specify a lower buffering speed in terms of Seconds.
9. Click Apply | OK.

 

Use Reginout Internet Optimizer

Internet optimization sets up your browser settings to accelerate browsing performance. Reginout Internet Optimizer modifies Registry parameters to make videos buffering faster and smoother.

1. Download Reginout Internet Optimizer.
2. Install and open the program.
3. Select your Internet speed, go ahead and proceed next.

In addition to this, clean-up your browser’s cookies, caches, temporary Internet files using Reginout.

 

Reset VLC Preferences

There may be misconfigurations with your VLC Media Player settings. Reset the preferences to restore back default settings.

1. Open VLC Media Player.
2. Click Tools | Preferences.
3. This opens up Simple Preferences dialog box.
4. Click “Reset preferences” button to restore default settings.

 

Turn Off Hardware Acceleration for Videos Using Flash Settings

This is another method to disable hardware acceleration. It sets limits for Adobe Flash Player videos integrated into the website.

1. Right-click the video integrated in a website.
2. Select Settings from context menu options.
3. In the Adobe Flash Player Settings dialog that opens, uncheck “Enable hardware acceleration” checkbox.
4. Click Close.

 

Turn Off Hardware Acceleration for Videos Using Control Panel

Disable hardware acceleration for your machine by configuring Control Panel settings:

For Windows 8.1/ 8

1. Press Windows Key + X, select Control panel.
2. Click Appearance and Personalization | Display.
3. Click Change display settings link on the left panel.
4. Click Advanced settings link.
5. Now that you’ve video adapter Properties dialog opened up.
6. Click Troubleshoot tab.
7. Move the slider from Full to None.
8. Click OK.

For Windows 7/ Vista

1. Click Start, select Control Panel.
2. Type “Display” in the Search box located in the upper right corner.
3. Open the keyword from Search Results page.
4. Refer Steps # 3-8 under Windows 8.1/ 8 user’s section.

 

Stop Caching Video

YouTube integrated videos on different websites are temporarily cached to your PC. Prevent downloading the video to your PC simultaneously.

1. Right-click the video you want to watch.
2. Select Stop download.

 

Improve Wi-Fi Signals

Improve the connectivity of your wireless connection. Check signal strength. Check for connectivity throughout your home by changing the location of the router.

 

Close Other Tabs, Internet-Consuming Programs

Accelerate video buffering speed by closing unnecessary tabs of your browser. Exit all Internet-consuming programs that are currently open. Don’t just close the programs; exit their icons on the system tray. Check the far right portion of your Taskbar to make changes in Windows PCs/laptops.