Troubleshooting pc keeps stuttering: Step-by-Step Guide

However, this can be very problematic, so in today’s article, we’re going to show you how to fix your PC’s stuttering issues.

  • If your PC keeps stuttering, it can ruin your experience and your productivity.
  • You should start by making sure the hard drive is in good shape.
  • A virus can also keep your computer from performing as it should.

Temporarily disable your antivirus or security software

  1. Press the Windows key + X hotkey.
  2. Select the Task Manager option.
    Select the Task Manager option.
  3. Right-click AVG Antivirus or other security software and select Disable from the menu.
  4. Restart the computer.

Temporarily disable your anti-virus or security software

  1. Disable your anti-virus software temporarily and see if the problem persists. If it does, you’ll need to disable your anti-virus permanently.

Disable your antivirus or security software

  1. Some antivirus or security software is known to cause stuttering issues. Disabling it temporarily could fix the problem.
  2. Press Windows Key + X and select Device Manager from the list.
  3. Device Manager will now open. Locate your antivirus software, right-click it and choose Disable from the menu.
  4. After disabling your antivirus, check if the issue is still there.
    After disabling your antivirus, check if the issue is still there.

Run Windows Defender Offline

  1. Open the Windows Search bar with Windows Key + S hotkey.
  2. Enter Windows Defender in search.
    Enter Windows Defender in search.
  3. Click Windows Defender to open the Windows Security window in the snapshot directly below.
  4. Click the Open button.
  5. Select the Run as administrator option on the Protection tab.
  6. Then click the Scan button.
    Then click the Scan button.
  7. If prompted, input your Windows password.

Temporarily disable your antivirus software

  1. Disable the antivirus software temporarily and try to play videos. If you can, try to disable the antivirus software permanently.
  2. If the stuttering stops, you can enable the antivirus software again.
    If the stuttering stops, you can enable the antivirus software again.

Clean boot your PC

  1. Press the Windows key + R hotkey.
  2. Enter msconfig in Run, and click on the OK option.
    Enter msconfig in Run, and click on the OK option.
  3. Select the Startup tab on the System Configuration window.
  4. Select the Services tab.
  5. Select the Hide all Microsoft services checkbox.
  6. Click the Disable all button.
    Click the Disable all button.
  7. Select the Startup tab again.
  8. Select the Hide all Microsoft services checkbox.
  9. Click the Disable all button.
    Click the Disable all button.
  10. Select the Startup tab again.
  11. Select the Disable all button.
    Select the Disable all button.
  12. Select the Services tab.
  13. Uncheck the Hide all Microsoft services checkbox.
  14. Click the Apply button.
  15. Select the Services tab again.
  16. Click the Enable all button.
    Click the Enable all button.
  17. Click Apply and OK to save changes.

Update drivers and software

  1. Sometimes, drivers might come with bugs that can cause the PC to stutter. So, updating your drivers, especially your graphic drivers, might help.
  2. Go to Start, type Device Manager, and open the top result.
    Go to Start, type Device Manager, and open the top result.
  3. Expand the Display adapters section, right-click on the graphics card, and select Update driver.
  4. Select Search automatically for drivers, and let the PC do its thing.
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