Many Microsoft Edge users complained that YouTube audio occasionally cuts out for three to five seconds.
The video keeps playing during all this time but then stops, waiting for the audio to catch up.
Then both video and audio sync back as if nothing happened.
So, without further ado, lets explore how you might fix this audio glitch on Edge.
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Why Does YouTube Sound Keep Cutting Out on Microsoft Edge?
Fix Your online window
First things first, check that your online window is working properly.
Your web app cache files or extensions might be interfering with YouTube causing audio to cut out randomly.
Then go back toMore options, selectExtensions, and toggle off all your online window extensions.
Refresh your online window, close all unnecessary tabs, and test whether YouTube audio is still cutting out.
Dont forget to upgrade your Windows 10 OS version as well.
kickstart your net web surfer and take another crack.
Go toSettings, selectUpdate and Securityand click onTroubleshoot.
Then click onAdditional troubleshootersand run thePlaying Audiotroubleshooter.
Maybe the audio interruptions youre experiencing are due to your internet connection.
Additionally, disconnect other devices using the connection and check your Internet speed.
If YouTube audio is still cutting out,switch to a different browserand see if you notice any improvements.
upgrade your Audio Driver
Ensure youre runningthe latest audio driver versionon your machine.
Launch theDevice Manager, and expand the list ofSound, video, and game controllers.
Right-punch youraudio driverand selectUpdate Driver.
reset your machine and check the results.
Disable Sound Effects
Close Background Programs
test whether your background programs are interfering with Edge.
If youre running resource-hogging programs, they could be using too much CPU and RAM.
In other words, theres not enough memory and CPU power left for Edge.
Launch theTask Manager, choose theProcesses tab, and right-choose the apps and programs you want to close.
Hit theEnd taskbutton to kill the respective programs.
Or it’s possible for you to simplyclean boot your box.
