Hulu was unable to start. This could be caused by many reasons. Follow this article and fix the common issues and you’re good to go!
What’s the issue with Hulu?
If you’re having trouble streaming Hulu, this may be due to a number of different issues. You might not have the latest version of your internet browser; there might be malware on your computer preventing you from using Hulu; or something else could be going wrong with your computer that needs to be fixed. If your computer is fine and you still cannot stream Hulu, try reinstalling it.
Try these fixes to begin using Hulu
again
The first thing you should do is restart your computer.
If that doesn’t fix your issue, you may need to uninstall Hulu and re-install it.
If this still doesn’t work, try resetting your computer to its default settings by using the instructions below.
Fix 2: Your ISP is blocking Hulu
If you have an issue with Hulu not starting, this is probably the cause. To fix it, contact your ISP to ask them if they are blocking Hulu. If they say yes and there is a solution, follow the steps to allow Hulu to start properly again.
Fix 3: You’re not an American Citizen or on a US Network
If you’re trying to watch Hulu from outside of the US, there’s a good chance that you’re not an American citizen. If that’s the case, please follow these steps:
1. Update your device’s region to United States.
2. Unblock Hulu with a VPN service.
3. Change your device’s country back to your country.
4. Try watching again!
Fix 4: Your computer lacks necessary codecs
If you’re using your computer, there’s a chance that it doesn’t have the required codecs. To fix this, go to your computer’s control panel and find the “add/remove programs.” Scroll down until you find “codecs” and uninstall the ones that aren’t installed.
Fix 5: Some accounts only work on certain devices
Some accounts only work on certain devices, like computers and television sets. If you’re having issues with Hulu, make sure it’s not because your account is only available on a certain device type.
1) Switch to PC: If you’re having issues with the app running on your mobile device, try switching to the PC software.
2) Try different browser: Although Hulu doesn’t recommend it, a different browser can sometimes help fix your problems when using the app for mobile devices. Try Google Chrome if you’re having issues with Safari or Firefox if you’re having problems with Chrome.
Conclusion
But wait, you’re not done yet!
Now that you’re all set up, you’ve got to make sure that Hulu is automatically started on your computer each time you log in. Here’s how to do it:
1. Open up a command prompt
2. Type in “C:\Program Files (x86)\Hulu\HuluDesktop.exe” /autostart
3. Hit Enter
4. Make sure Hulu is the only program you have open
5. Let Hulu automatically start when logging into your computer
6. Once you’re done, close the command prompt
7. You should be all set!
