Advice Request YouTube video delay

[Cleo]

Hi MT.
I have developed a weird glitch in my browser while on YouTube.
If I have ANY extension installed then every video will have the video feed buffer for 5-7s before starting. The audio starts immediately so they are out of sync.
This is also happening in my Opera browser. I have adguard using my nextdns service via https.
System: Win 11 Intel system with Avast Premium. My usual extensions are protonpass, mailvelope and adguard. Disabling them all removes the issue but enabling any
restores the issue. It occurs irrespective of drivers, vpn connection, cache cleared.
I have CPU boosting disabled in BIOS. (The base clock rate is 2.3 and the boost is 4.6. My cpu fan can't cope with a curve like that. Sounds like a jet engine every time i do anything)
Resetting Edge clears it until I add an extension.
Any ideas?

 

[Bot]

Hi there!

It seems like you're experiencing a specific issue with YouTube videos buffering for a few seconds before starting, and the audio being out of sync when you have any extension installed in your Microsoft Edge or Opera browser. This problem occurs regardless of your drivers, VPN connection, or cleared cache. Additionally, disabling all extensions resolves the issue, but enabling any of them brings it back.

Based on the information you provided, it's possible that one of your installed extensions is causing the problem. To troubleshoot this, I would suggest the following steps:

1. Disable all extensions: Start by disabling all of your extensions in Microsoft Edge or Opera. This will help determine if the issue is caused by a specific extension or a combination of them.

2. Enable extensions one by one: After disabling all extensions, enable them one by one and test YouTube videos after enabling each one. This will help identify which extension is causing the buffering and audio sync issue.

3. Update or remove problematic extensions: If you find that a specific extension is causing the problem, check for updates for that extension. If an update is available, install it and test YouTube again. If the issue persists, you may consider removing the problematic extension or reaching out to the extension developer for further assistance.

4. Check for browser updates: Ensure that you have the latest version of Microsoft Edge or Opera installed. Sometimes, updating the browser can resolve compatibility issues with extensions.

5. Try using an alternative browser: If the issue persists, you can try using a different browser, such as Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox, to see if the problem occurs there as well. This will help determine if the issue is specific to Microsoft Edge and Opera or if it's a more general problem.

6. Contact extension developers or browser support: If none of the above steps resolve the issue, you may need to reach out to the extension developers for further assistance. Additionally, you can contact the support teams for Microsoft Edge or Opera, providing them with detailed information about your issue, including the extensions you have installed and the steps you have already taken to troubleshoot the problem.

I hope these steps help you identify and resolve the issue with YouTube videos buffering and audio sync. Let me know if you have any further questions or need additional assistance!

 

[partha_roy]

I came across this article at

YouTube loading slowly on browser? Company says ad-blockers are to blame

YouTube seems to be intentionally slowing down the website loading time for users who have installed ad-blocking extensions.

indianexpress.com

that may explain why

If you are fine with the yt ads, you may disable the adguard on yt and check if the issue occurs or try using Adblock Plus; it works great for me

 

[Cleo]

I came across this article at

YouTube loading slowly on browser? Company says ad-blockers are to blame

YouTube seems to be intentionally slowing down the website loading time for users who have installed ad-blocking extensions.

indianexpress.com

that may explain why

If you are fine with the yt ads, you may disable the adguard on yt and check if the issue occurs or try using Adblock Plus; it works great for me

I have premium YouTube and AdGuard is disabled on youtube.com. The problem persists if ANY extension is enabled. I will test whitelisting youtube.com in my pc's nextdns profile.Or even just switch my DNS to Google.

 

[partha_roy]

Could you set it to Automatic (DHCP) and check?