{"id":3507,"date":"2022-11-28T17:05:30","date_gmt":"2022-11-28T11:35:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/?p=3507"},"modified":"2022-11-28T17:11:11","modified_gmt":"2022-11-28T11:41:11","slug":"twitch-error-4000","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/twitch-error-4000\/","title":{"rendered":"What Causes Twitch Error 4000? (and 9 Fixes that Work)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Twitch Error 4000 is related to Twitch not being able to use the necessary resources, particularly your audio hardware, for its video playback. This can be due to media apps or audio devices malfunctioning, or an outdated audio driver. There are many ways to fix this error though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first time I encountered Error 4000 on Twitch was years ago. Although it stumped me back then, I've experienced it occasionally over the years and learned all about it. This includes what triggers it, and how to fix Twitch Error 4000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you're tired of dealing with Twitch Error 4000 when trying to enjoy Twitch streams, this is the article for you. Let's dive right in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6615a00c49ba1\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6615a00c49ba1\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/twitch-error-4000\/#What_Is_Twitch_Error_4000_Media_Resource_Format_Not_Supported\" title=\"What Is Twitch Error 4000: Media Resource Format Not Supported?\">What Is Twitch Error 4000: Media Resource Format Not Supported?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/twitch-error-4000\/#What_Causes_Twitch_Error_4000\" title=\"What Causes Twitch Error 4000?\">What Causes Twitch Error 4000?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/twitch-error-4000\/#Another_Media_Application_in_the_Background\" title=\"Another Media Application in the Background\">Another Media Application in the Background<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/twitch-error-4000\/#Audio_Hardware_Interference\" title=\"Audio Hardware Interference\">Audio Hardware Interference<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/twitch-error-4000\/#Software_or_Driver_Issues\" title=\"Software or Driver Issues\">Software or Driver Issues<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/twitch-error-4000\/#Overloaded_Browser_Cache\" title=\"Overloaded Browser Cache\">Overloaded Browser Cache<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/twitch-error-4000\/#How_to_Fix_Twitch_Error_4000\" title=\"How to Fix Twitch Error 4000?\">How to Fix Twitch Error 4000?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/twitch-error-4000\/#1_Close_Any_Other_Media_Players\" title=\"1. Close Any Other Media Players\">1. Close Any Other Media Players<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/twitch-error-4000\/#2_Refresh_the_Twitch_Stream\" title=\"2. Refresh the Twitch Stream\">2. Refresh the Twitch Stream<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/twitch-error-4000\/#3_Use_the_Twitch_Popout_Player\" title=\"3. Use the Twitch Popout Player\">3. Use the Twitch Popout Player<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/twitch-error-4000\/#4_Unplug_Audio_Hardware_or_Change_USB_Port\" title=\"4. Unplug Audio Hardware or Change USB Port\">4. Unplug Audio Hardware or Change USB Port<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/twitch-error-4000\/#5_Set_the_Correct_Output_Device\" title=\"5. Set the Correct Output Device\">5. Set the Correct Output Device<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/twitch-error-4000\/#6_Uninstall_Unnecessary_Google_Chrome_Extensions\" title=\"6. Uninstall Unnecessary Google Chrome Extensions\">6. Uninstall Unnecessary Google Chrome Extensions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/twitch-error-4000\/#7_Clear_Cache_and_Cookies\" title=\"7. Clear Cache and Cookies\">7. Clear Cache and Cookies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/twitch-error-4000\/#8_Update_Audio_and_Graphics_Driver\" title=\"8. Update Audio and Graphics Driver\">8. Update Audio and Graphics Driver<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/twitch-error-4000\/#9_Flush_Your_DNS_Cache\" title=\"9. Flush Your DNS Cache\">9. Flush Your DNS Cache<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/twitch-error-4000\/#Final_Words\" title=\"Final Words\">Final Words<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Twitch_Error_4000_Media_Resource_Format_Not_Supported\"><\/span>What Is Twitch Error 4000: Media Resource Format Not Supported?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There isn't much official info online, but I understand what the Media Resource Format Not Supported error means.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It happens when the hardware needed to play a Twitch stream is being interfered with in one way or another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This prevents the Twitch stream from being able to access the media resources it needs to work correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Twitch-Error-4000-Screen.jpg\" alt=\"Twitch Error 4000 Screen\" class=\"wp-image-3510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Twitch-Error-4000-Screen.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Twitch-Error-4000-Screen-300x210.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Causes_Twitch_Error_4000\"><\/span>What Causes Twitch Error 4000?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you find yourself encountering this error code when trying to stream Twitch, there are some common causes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let's talk about the different reasons why this might be happening when streaming videos on Twitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Another_Media_Application_in_the_Background\"><\/span>Another Media Application in the Background<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Active media players in the background of your OS are the most common reason why you will face the Resource Format Not Supported error on Twitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, having a media player like VLC running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you work with audio, having a DAW like Ableton Live or Reason open can also cause this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Audio_Hardware_Interference\"><\/span>Audio Hardware Interference<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This error can sometimes be due to interference from an audio device that you have connected, like speakers or headphones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If this problem started after connecting audio hardware to your setup, it is the likely cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Software_or_Driver_Issues\"><\/span>Software or Driver Issues<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes this error on Twitch can be the result of a buggy audio driver. These can affect how Twitch is able to communicate with the hardware it needs to decode audio data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overloaded_Browser_Cache\"><\/span>Overloaded Browser Cache<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In some cases, the particular browser you're using to visit Twitch can be behind this error, particularly when the cache gets full.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Google Chrome browser is the usual culprit here, though it can occur with pretty much any browser, including Mozilla Firefox and Microsoft Edge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Fix_Twitch_Error_4000\"><\/span>How to Fix Twitch Error 4000?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know the causes of this Twitch error, it becomes so much easier to find a permanent fix for it and enjoy streaming videos without any interruptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the most effective fixes I've found to get rid of this error and get back to watching a stream immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Close_Any_Other_Media_Players\"><\/span>1. Close Any Other Media Players<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most effective solution when you're facing this error is to check for any open media players or DAWs in the background and close them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically, all you need to do is check the taskbar at the bottom of your screen on Windows and check which programs are currently open. Simply close any media programs that are open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, in rare instances, this program might be running as a background process and not as an open program. In these cases, you can use Task Manager to close them by following the steps below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Press the key combo of CTRL + ALT + Delete.<\/li><li>Select \"Task Manager\".<\/li><li>You should be in the processes tab by default. Scroll down the list and look for any process related to a media player like VLC or the Windows Music app. Also, look out for any processes related to a DAW.<\/li><li>Once you find one, right-click on it and select \"End Task\".<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you only use this method if you know what you're doing. If you close the wrong process, it can cause issues on your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Refresh_the_Twitch_Stream\"><\/span>2. Refresh the Twitch Stream<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, all it takes to fix this error is to reload the page with your Twitch stream. You can do this in most browsers by pressing F5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Give it a shot. It might be all you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Use_the_Twitch_Popout_Player\"><\/span>3. Use the Twitch Popout Player<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although this doesn't necessarily fix the problem, many people only experience this issue with the regular Twitch player. By opening the Twitch pop-out player, you can usually get past this error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Open Twitch by entering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.twitch.tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">twitch.tv<\/a> in your address bar.<\/li><li>Launch a stream.<\/li><li>Click the gear icon in the bottom-right corner of the player.<\/li><li>Click \"Popout Player\".<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like that, you will have a new window containing the stream, and it will usually bypass this error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Interface-of-Video-Distribution-Service.jpg\" alt=\"Interface of Video Distribution Service\" class=\"wp-image-3513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Interface-of-Video-Distribution-Service.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Interface-of-Video-Distribution-Service-300x210.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Unplug_Audio_Hardware_or_Change_USB_Port\"><\/span>4. Unplug Audio Hardware or Change USB Port<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When new audio hardware is causing Error 4000, you will find that simply unplugging the device can fix the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, you might not always want to do this. Many users reported success by simply changing the USB port that their audio device was plugged into.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Set_the_Correct_Output_Device\"><\/span>5. Set the Correct Output Device<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Having the wrong audio device set in your Windows settings, especially after connecting headphones or speakers can cause Error 4000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To set the correct output device:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Press the Start button.<\/li><li>Type in \"Control Panel\" and open it.<\/li><li>Click \"Hardware and Sound\".<\/li><li>Select \"Sound\".<\/li><li>This will open a new window. Make sure you are in the \"Playback\" tab.<\/li><li>Look for the device you want to use, right-click it, and press the \"Set as Default Device\" option.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Uninstall_Unnecessary_Google_Chrome_Extensions\"><\/span>6. Uninstall Unnecessary Google Chrome Extensions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Extensions in your browser can be very helpful, but they can also cause many unusual issues at times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Removing extensions that you no longer need can fix problems like this one in a few seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do the following to uninstall extensions in Chrome:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Open \"Chrome\".<\/li><li>Click the three dots in the top-right corner.<\/li><li>Select \"Extensions\".<\/li><li>Click \"Manage Extensions\".<\/li><li>Turn off the toggle switch beside the extensions you want to disable.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Clear_Cache_and_Cookies\"><\/span>7. Clear Cache and Cookies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A corrupted or overloaded cache in the browser you use to open Twitch can cause this Media Resource Not Supported error and prevent you from watching a stream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do this in Chrome:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Open Google Chrome.<\/li><li>Press CTRL + Shift + Delete to go straight to the \"Clear Browsing Data\" window.<\/li><li>Set \"Time range\" to \"All time\".<\/li><li>Tick \"Cookies and other site data\" and \"Cached images and files\".<\/li><li>Press \"Clear data\".<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Different browsers have different ways to do this, so you may need to check for your specific browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Update_Audio_and_Graphics_Driver\"><\/span>8. Update Audio and Graphics Driver<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Making sure your audio and graphics driver are on the latest version can get you past this problem in case they're the culprits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Right-click the Start button.<\/li><li>Select \"Device Manager\".<\/li><li>Expand \"Display Adapters\" and right-click your GPU. For audio drivers, do the same to \"Sound, video and game controllers\" and select \"High Definition Audio Device\" or similar.<\/li><li>Click \"Update driver\".<\/li><li>Choose \"Search automatically for drivers\".<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Flush_Your_DNS_Cache\"><\/span>9. Flush Your DNS Cache<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, some people find that this problem is related to how their computer attempts to decode Twitch URLs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flushing the DNS cache can fix this, and it is easy to do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Press the Start button.<\/li><li>Type in \"CMD\".<\/li><li>Choose \"Run as administrator\".<\/li><li>From the command prompt window, type in the following command: ipconfig \/flushdns.<\/li><li>Press\"Enter\".<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more resources<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Words\"><\/span>Final Words<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Twitch Error 4000 is usually due to hardware interfering with your Twitch player. This can be due to drivers, programs in the background, or connected audio devices not functioning properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good thing is that there are several fixes you can use for this, though closing any open media players tends to be the most effective for most.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Twitch Error 4000 is related to Twitch not being able to use the necessary resources, particularly your audio hardware, for its video playback. This can be due to media apps or audio devices malfunctioning, or an outdated audio driver. There are many ways to fix this error though. 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