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Firefox playing Youtube video audio despite the tab it was in being closed

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mattythebeaver
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Earlier today, I watched a Youtube video and closed the tab, however after a few seconds the audio of the video began playing again. The audio does not loop - it will stop once it's done. Although If I open a new tab, strictly talking about opening a new tab via CTRL+T or the new tab button the audio will begin playing again after a few seconds, or if I open a new tab while the audio is playing it will reset. This does not occur if opening a new tab via opening a link in a new tab. If I open a new window, the same will occur except the audio will overlap with the audio from the other window. I've already tried rebooting my PC, clearing cache, clearing history, clearing cookies, and reinstalling Firefox, but none have worked.

Earlier today, I watched a Youtube video and closed the tab, however after a few seconds the audio of the video began playing again. The audio does not loop - it will stop once it's done. Although If I open a new tab, strictly talking about opening a new tab via CTRL+T or the new tab button the audio will begin playing again after a few seconds, or if I open a new tab while the audio is playing it will reset. This does not occur if opening a new tab via opening a link in a new tab. If I open a new window, the same will occur except the audio will overlap with the audio from the other window. I've already tried rebooting my PC, clearing cache, clearing history, clearing cookies, and reinstalling Firefox, but none have worked.

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mattythebeaver
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Problem suddenly fixed itself There was no clear cause or solution Spooky

FredMcD
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Yes, very.

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

  • Clear the Cache and
  • Remove Cookies
    Warning ! ! This will log you out of sites you're logged in to.

Type about:preferences<Enter> in the address bar.

  • Cookies; Select Privacy. Under History, select Firefox will Use Custom Settings. Press the button on the right side called Show Cookies. Use the search bar to look for the site. Note; There may be more than one entry. Remove All of them.
  • Cache; Select Advanced > Network. Across from Cached Web Content, Press Clear Now.

If there is still a problem, Start Firefox in Safe Mode {web link} While you are in safe mode;

Type about:preferences#advanced<Enter> in the address bar.

Under Advanced, Select General. Look for and turn off Use Hardware Acceleration.

Poke around safe web sites. Are there any problems?

Then restart.