Microsoft Fixing a Major Chrome Issue That Broke Streaming on Windows 11

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Microsoft is addressing a long-standing issue in Windows 11 that has been disrupting media streaming through Chrome and Edge, particularly for users casting content to Android TV via Chromecast. The problem, which caused choppy, distorted, or sped-up audio when minimizing Chrome, is being resolved through a new update.

The bug stemmed from Windows 11’s power-saving feature, which reduces high-resolution timer callbacks for background apps. While this mechanism helps conserve battery life, it unintentionally throttled processes responsible for smooth media playback, leading to poor audio quality when streaming.

Users have reported widespread issues when streaming video from Chrome to their Android TV. One user noted that streaming NHL games worked fine on Windows 10 but became problematic on a new Windows 11 laptop, with audio breaking as soon as Chrome was minimized or another app was brought into focus.

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