Quick Fix for Error Code 232001 on Windows 11

Encountering Error Code 232001 while trying to play videos on Windows 11 can be frustrating. Here are some quick and effective fixes to help you resolve this issue.

How can I fix error code 232001?​

1. Clear Cache and Cookies of the Browser​

• Click on the three dots in the upper-right corner of your browser window.
• Select Settings from the dropdown menu.
• Scroll down to find Privacy and Security and click on it.
• Click on Clear Browsing Data.
• Ensure the boxes for Caches, Browsing History, and Cookies are checked.
• Click Clear Data to clear your browsing data from the beginning of time.

Clearing your browser's cache and cookies helps refresh the browser, reducing the chances of encountering video playback errors.

2. Use Incognito Mode​

• Click on the three dots in the upper-right corner of your browser window.
• Select New Incognito Window from the dropdown menu.
• Paste the video link that cannot be played into the URL bar of the incognito window.

Using incognito mode can bypass certain extensions and browser setups that might be causing the video playback errors.

3. Disable Hardware Acceleration​

• In Chrome, click the Menu button in the top left and choose Settings.
  
• Next, go to System in the left pane.
• Uncheck Use hardware acceleration when available.
  

Disabling hardware acceleration can prevent conflicts between the video player and your graphics hardware, potentially resolving the error.

4. Disable Browser Extensions​

• Click on the three dots in the upper-right corner of your browser.
• Select More Tools from the dropdown menu.
• Click on Extensions.
• Toggle off any extensions that might be interfering with video playback.

Disabling unnecessary or problematic extensions can help restore proper video functionality.

5. Reset Browser Settings​

• Click on the three dots in the upper-right corner of the browser.
• Select Settings from the dropdown menu.
• Scroll down to the Advanced section and click on it.
• Find and click on Restore settings to their original defaults under the Reset and clean up section.
• Confirm the reset by clicking Reset settings.

Resetting your browser to default settings can resolve configuration issues that might be causing the playback error.

6. Update the Browser​

• Click on the three dots in the upper-right corner of the browser.
• Select Help from the dropdown menu.
• Click on About Google Chrome.
• The browser will automatically check for updates and install them if available.
• Restart your browser after the update completes.

Updating your browser ensures that you have the latest features and bug fixes, which can resolve video playback issues.

7. Switch to Another Browser​

• Download and install an alternative browser like Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Edge.
• Open the newly installed browser.
• Paste the video link that cannot be played into the URL bar of the new browser and check if it plays.

Switching browsers can help determine if the issue is specific to the browser you were using previously.

8. Use Tipard FixMP4​

• Download and install Tipard FixMP4 for Windows or Mac.
• Open the software and click on the (+) button to upload the video you want to repair.
• Upload a sample video by clicking the other (+) button.
• Click the Repair button.
• Preview your video or directly save the repaired output on your device.

Using Tipard FixMP4 can help you repair corrupted MP4 videos, resolving playback issues.

9. Use Wondershare Repairit​

• Download and install Wondershare Repairit for Windows or Mac.
• Open the software and add the corrupted video by clicking the (+) sign.
• Click on the Repair button to start the repair process.
• If necessary, use the Advanced Repair option by providing a sample video.
• Preview the repaired video and save it.

Wondershare Repairit offers a comprehensive solution for repairing corrupted video files across various formats.