These are 3 of issues that prevent YouTube videos from playing can be classified into the following categories:
- When YouTube videos won't play, it's usually because of a browser issue. Most of the time, refreshing the page solves the problem, but you may also need to update your browser or clear the cache.
- Most computer issues that prevent YouTube from operating can be resolved with a simple restart. It's possible that you'll have to upgrade your PC at the same time.
- Problems with the internet: Local networking issues can usually be resolved by disconnecting and replugging your modem and router. Lowering the YouTube video quality will also help if your internet connection is particularly slow.