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Netflix full screen not working [FIX]
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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If Netflix full screen is not working on your PC, that can be an annoying issue and impact your viewing experience. Many users reported this problem, and in today’s article, we’ll show you how to fix it once and for all.
Any movie or documentary is always worth watching on the big screen or viafull-screen mode. But what do you do when you get aNetflix full screen not workingproblem?
Usually, when you cannot turn on full-screen mode on your PC or device, it indicates that information on your browser needs a refresh.
We did the homework for you and here are solutions you can take if you’re using Windows to fix Netflix’s fullscreen not working issue.
Netflix full screen won’t work? Fix it now with these solutions
Solution 1 – Troubleshoot browser
There are three steps to executing this so you can resolve the Netflix full screen not working problem:
Clear cookies
Clearing cookies helps resolve any outdated or corrupted settings on your browser’s cookie file. Follow the steps below to do this:
Does this help resolve the Netflix full screen not working problem? If not, restart your browser.
Restart your browser
Restarting your browser can sometimes help clear the full-screen mode issue. Quit your browser, exit, then restart it and play your show or movie.
Try a different browser
Netflix supportsOpera(version 33 or later),Chrome(Version 37 or later),Internet Explorer(11 or later) and Firefox (version 47 or later), andMicrosoft Edge(for Windows 10). Other requirements include resolution of between 720p to 1080p based on the browser.
For Microsoft Edge, streaming resolution is up to 4K, which requires an HDCP 2.2 compliant connection to a4K capable display.
Ensure your computer is compatible with Netflix requirements so as to prevent such errors as the Netflix full screen not working. If not sure, check with your device’s manufacturer.
Update to abrowser that supports HTML5 playerand ensures your computer meets the compatibility requirements for Netflix web player.
Opera One is one of the most stable browsers with a high speed rate. It has great security and can be great for streaming as it has an integrated VPN feature that will allow you to surpass geo-restrictions.
Opera One
Solution 2 – Uninstall and reinstall Silverlight plugin
The Silverlight plugin is a browser plugin lets you watch shows and/or movies on your computer.
If you experience the Netflix full screen not working problem, you may have an outdated version of the Silverlight plugin, or it may be corrupted.
In this case, uninstall and then reinstall the Silverlight plugin using the steps below:
How to install the most recent version of Silverlight plugin
Solution 3 – Download Netflix from Microsoft Store
If you’re still having problems with Netflix, perhaps you might be able to fix them simply by downloading the Netflix app fromMicrosoft Store. This is incredibly simple to do, and you can do it by following these steps:
After downloading the Netflix app, run it and check if the problem is still there.
Do you have any other issues or did either of these solutions help fix the Netflix full screen not working problem? Let us know in the comments section below.
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Milan Stanojevic
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
