Fix Hulu app not working, loading, or starting on Windows
Here's how to Fix Hulu app not working, loading, or starting on Windows.
Hulu is a popular streaming service that offers a variety of movies, shows, and live TV channels. However, sometimes you may encounter issues with the Hulu app not working, loading, or starting on your device. This can be frustrating and prevent you from enjoying your favorite content.
There are different reasons why the Hulu app may not work, load, or start, such as:
- Internet connection problems
- Outdated or corrupted app or system software
- Device compatibility issues
- Hulu server issues
- Cache or data issues
To fix the Hulu app not working, loading, or starting, you can try the following methods:
- **Restart the Hulu app**. This is a simple step that can help troubleshoot minor glitches and errors on the app. To do this, close the app completely and open it again after a few minutes. Alternatively, you can force-stop the app by going to your device's settings - apps - Hulu - force stop.
- **Check your internet connection**. A slow or unstable internet connection can cause the Hulu app to not work, load, or start properly. To check your internet connection, you can run a speed test on your device and compare your results with Hulu's recommendations. If your connection is below the recommended speed, you can try some steps to improve it, such as moving closer to your router, restarting your router or modem, switching to a wired connection, or reducing the number of devices connected to your network.
- **Update the Hulu app and your device software**. Outdated or corrupted app or system software can cause compatibility issues and prevent the Hulu app from working, loading, or starting. To update the Hulu app, you can visit your device's app store and check for any available updates. To update your device software, you can go to your device's settings - system - update and check for any available updates.
- **Clear cache and data for the Hulu app**. Cache and data are temporary files that are stored by the Hulu app to improve its performance and functionality. However, sometimes these files may become outdated or corrupted and cause issues with the app. To clear cache and data for the Hulu app, you can follow these steps:
- For Android devices: Go to your device's settings - apps - Hulu - storage - clear cache and clear data.
- For iOS devices: Go to your device's settings - general - iPhone storage - Hulu - delete app. Then reinstall the app from the App Store.
- For Windows devices: Press Windows + I keys to open the Settings app and go to Apps - Apps & features - Hulu - Advanced options - Reset.
- **Check for Hulu server issues**. Sometimes, the Hulu servers may be down or offline due to maintenance or other reasons, which can cause the app to not work, load, or start. To check for Hulu server issues, you can visit Downdetector and see if there are any outage reports or issues. If there are no server issues reported, you can continue with the next method. If there are server issues reported, you may have to wait until they are resolved.
- **Reinstall the Hulu app**. If none of the above methods work, you may have to reinstall the Hulu app on your device. This can help remove any traces of the app and install a fresh copy of it. To reinstall the Hulu app, you can follow these steps:
- For Android devices: Go to your device's settings - apps - Hulu - uninstall. Then go to the Google Play Store and install the app again.
- For iOS devices: Press and hold on the Hulu app icon until it starts to wiggle. Tap on the X icon on the top left corner of the app icon and confirm to delete it. Then go to the App Store and install the app again.
- For Windows devices: Press Windows + I keys to open the Settings app and go to Apps - Apps & features - Hulu - Uninstall. Then go to https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/hulu/9wzdncrfj3l1?activetab=pivot:overviewtab and install the app again.