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3 Easy Ways to Fix ‘We’re Processing This Video Error’
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Google Drive and YouTube are both great platforms to store and share videos. The former is relatively intimate when compared to the latter. However, on both these platforms, several users reported encounteringWe’re processing this video. please check backlater error.
This is the case when you try to access a video uploaded on either of these platforms, and there are a bunch of factors behind it. The problem could have to do with the Internet speed or the platform’s server, amongst other factors.
But, as is the case with other issues,We’re processing this video. please check back latererror too is easily fixable with some quick methods.
How long does a video take to process on Google Drive?
There is no definite answer to this question. It is very similar to asking how long it would take to reach from one place to another. There are several factors involved and if all these play out in our favor, we could come up with a figure, but that too would be an approximate one.
For instance, processing a 50MB video should take around 2-5 minutes while a 1 GB video would take, on average, 10-15 minutes. Processing a bunch of large videos could take hours. This gives you a fair idea of how longWe’re processing this video. please check back latererror would be present.
But again, it’s not definite. Google Drive makes several changes to the video before uploading and processing in order to make it accessible across devices. And if there are a lot of changes to be made over a poor connection, you might witness a higher processing time.
Another critical factor here is your device’s performance. If the one you are using to access Google Drive is all hogged up, it will take a longer time. So, make sure toboost your computer’s performancein order to reduce the video processing time on Google Drive.
This should provide you with a basic idea of the video processing time on Google Drive. Not, let’s see the most effective solutions forWe’re processing this video. please check back latererror.
How do you fixWe’re processing this video. Please check back later?
1. On Google Drive
After you have logged back into Google Drive, check if you can access the video that earlier showed theWe’re processing this video. please check back latererror.
In most cases,We’re processing this video. please check back latererror should now be eliminated, if it was caused by a corrupt browser cache.
If you are trying to view the video that is throwing theWe’re processing this video. please check back latererror, a simple workaround would be to download it. Also, with the right sharing settings in place, others can download it too even if it’s not completely processed by Google Drive.
If these three methods didn’t work, you can use reliablevideo compression software, and once the size of the video is reduced, it should get quickly processed on Google Drive.
The size of the video is one of the three critical factors that affect the processing time, the other two being Internet speed, and the performance of the device.
So, from now on, you should be able to eliminate theWe’re processing this video. please check back latererror, and if not, at least be able to view the video.
2. On YouTube
If you are using a VPN, it could be the reason behind encountering theWe’re processing this video. Please check back latererror. You can verify that byuninstalling it, and then getting areliable and effective VPN.
Several VPNs are known to throttle the Internet speed which is one of the likely reasons behind the issue. Switch to a VPN that helpsmaintain optimal Internet speedwhile changing servers, to eliminate the error.
If you’re not sure where to begin your search for a trustworthy open-source VPN provider, we recommendPrivate Internet Access (PIA).
It is designed to fit into the award-winning VPN service since it employs the WireGuard tunnel protocol and is completely open-source.
You can set up a WireGuard tunnel to connect automatically at startup, opening a port and forwarding it to transmission, for a steady and fast connection.
If any of the extensions added to the browser deal with uploads, it’s time you remove these to fix theWe’re processing this video. please check back latererror on YouTube. Some of these are known to conflict with the upload process on YouTube, and it’s best to disable all similar ones.
How do I speed up Google Drive processing?
This is one of the simplest, amongst the many, ways to speed up the Google Drive processing. Apart from this, you can try the methods listed earlier, for instance, compressing the video, removing conflicting extensions, or clearing the browser cache.
These are all the ways you can fixWe’re processing this video. lease check back latererror while accessing recently uploaded videos on Google Drive and YouTube.
Also, do not hesitate to find out the bestGoogle Drive alternativeswith low processing time to quickly and safely back up your data.
Do not forget to tell us which fix worked and the platform you were facing the issue on, in the comments section below.
More about the topics:Google Drive,video issues,YouTube
Kazim Ali Alvi
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Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
