Windows 8.1 freezing when streaming media

Hi Guys,
Every time I stream any content such as youtube or netflix then the streaming freezes and stutters. The only thing that has been changed is the update to windows 8.1 last night.
Can anyone tell me how to re-install Windows 8? A step by step if that's possible?

Hi,
Actually, if you want to re-install Windows 8, you need Windows 8 Installation image, you can refer to the link below for more detail:
How to perform a clean installation of Windows:http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/clean-install
In addition, for your problem, it seems like graphic driver problem. Firstly, try to disable
GPU rendering in Advanced of Internet options.
Secondly, please try to reinstall or upgrade your Graphic driver for test.
Roger Lu
TechNet Community Support

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