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The Video Cannot be Played Error Code: 102630 [Fix]
Turn off hardware acceleration in your browser when you get this error
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Many users have reported running into an error sayingThis video file cannot be played, error code 102630when trying to play video on their web browsers. It is common to only a few browsers and can be persistent. Hence, this guide will discuss the fixes for the problem.
Also, we have a detailed article on how to fix0xc10100bf: this file isn’t playableerror on Windows 11.
Why do I get error code 102630?
Numerous reasons can cause this video file cannot be played (error code 102630). Some notable ones are:
Regardless of the cause of the error on your computer, we’ll take you through some basic steps to resolve it.
What can I do if I get the error code 102630?
Before trying any advanced steps, observe the following preliminary checks:
Proceed with the solutions below if the error persists:
1. Update your browser
Updating Google Chrome will fix bugs causing the browser to malfunction and install new features to improve its performance.
2. Turn off hardware acceleration in Chrome
Disabling the Hardware Acceleration option can fix issues affecting its graphics that can cause the Error Code: 102630. Check our guide on what to do ifChrome is running slowon your computer.
3. Clear your browser’s cache and cookies
Clearing your browser caches and cookies will delete the corrupt files impeding its performance.
Alternatively, you can read our article about how to fix the0xc10100be video playbackerror on Windows PCs.
Feel free to leave your suggestions or questions if you have any regarding this guide. We’d like to hear from you in the comments section.
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Henderson Jayden Harper
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Passionate about technology, Crypto, software, Windows, and everything computer-related, he spends most of his time developing new skills and learning more about the tech world.
He also enjoys gaming, writing, walking his dog, and reading and learning about new cultures. He also enjoys spending private time connecting with nature.
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Passionate about technology, Crypto, software, Windows, and everything computer-related, he spends most of his time developing new skills.
