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
- Press the Windows key + X hotkey.
- Select the Task Manager option.
- Right-click AVG Antivirus or other security software and select Disable from the menu.
- Restart the computer.
Temporarily disable your anti-virus or security software
- 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
- Some antivirus or security software is known to cause stuttering issues. Disabling it temporarily could fix the problem.
- Press Windows Key + X and select Device Manager from the list.
- Device Manager will now open. Locate your antivirus software, right-click it and choose Disable from the menu.
- After disabling your antivirus, check if the issue is still there.
Run Windows Defender Offline
- Open the Windows Search bar with Windows Key + S hotkey.
- Enter Windows Defender in search.
- Click Windows Defender to open the Windows Security window in the snapshot directly below.
- Click the Open button.
- Select the Run as administrator option on the Protection tab.
- Then click the Scan button.
- If prompted, input your Windows password.
Temporarily disable your antivirus software
- Disable the antivirus software temporarily and try to play videos. If you can, try to disable the antivirus software permanently.
- If the stuttering stops, you can enable the antivirus software again.
Clean boot your PC
- Press the Windows key + R hotkey.
- Enter msconfig in Run, and click on the OK option.
- Select the Startup tab on the System Configuration window.
- Select the Services tab.
- Select the Hide all Microsoft services checkbox.
- Click the Disable all button.
- Select the Startup tab again.
- Select the Hide all Microsoft services checkbox.
- Click the Disable all button.
- Select the Startup tab again.
- Select the Disable all button.
- Select the Services tab.
- Uncheck the Hide all Microsoft services checkbox.
- Click the Apply button.
- Select the Services tab again.
- Click the Enable all button.
- Click Apply and OK to save changes.
Update drivers and software
- Sometimes, drivers might come with bugs that can cause the PC to stutter. So, updating your drivers, especially your graphic drivers, might help.
- Go to Start, type Device Manager, and open the top result.
- Expand the Display adapters section, right-click on the graphics card, and select Update driver.
- Select Search automatically for drivers, and let the PC do its thing.
