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Netflix Random Lag Spikes

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When using Netflix, everything is fine at first. Then comes the lag spikes. Random lag spikes start happening about a quarter way through the movie. Sometimes they're sudden (5-10 seconds) and other times they are long (25+ seconds). This is really irritating because while the lag spikes are happening, the screen stops moving but the audio keeps on progressing, leading me to miss parts. Here is a list of my add ons: Bluhell Firewall, Dictionary Extension, Gmail Notifier, Omnibar, Private Tabs, S3.Google Translator, and WOT (website of trust.)

When using Netflix, everything is fine at first. Then comes the lag spikes. Random lag spikes start happening about a quarter way through the movie. Sometimes they're sudden (5-10 seconds) and other times they are long (25+ seconds). This is really irritating because while the lag spikes are happening, the screen stops moving but the audio keeps on progressing, leading me to miss parts. Here is a list of my add ons: Bluhell Firewall, Dictionary Extension, Gmail Notifier, Omnibar, Private Tabs, S3.Google Translator, and WOT (website of trust.)

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FredMcD
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That sounds like your internet is barely keeping up with the stream.

Many site issues can be caused by corrupt cookies or cache.

  • Clear the Cache

Press the <Alt> or <F10> key to bring up the tool bar. Then; Tools > Options > Advanced > Network > Cached Web Content: Clear Now

and

  • Remove Cookies

Press the <Alt> or <F10> key to bring up the tool bar. Then Tools > Options > Privacy.

Under History, select Firefox will Use Custom Settings. There is a button on the right side called Show Cookies.

If there is still a problem, Start Firefox in Safe Mode {web link} While you are in safe mode; Press the <Alt> or <F10> key to bring up the tool bar.. Then Tools > Options > Advanced > General. Look for and turn off Use Hardware Acceleration.

Poke around safe web sites and see if there is still a problem. Then restart.