Windows 8 and choppy playback

I am using windows 8 and the video playback has recently become choppy and slow.
This seems to be worst when i use full screen, also some games on FB do not work properly, slow and behind the controls, e.g. I will make a movement on the mouse and it works a second later.
It used to be OK, but I am of the opinion that it is something to do with IE updates or Windows 8.
Activex filtering is turned off, and flash player is enabled, i ran activex tools and it shows no problems, any help would be appreciated.

Hi nick9192,
Welcome to the Support Communities!
The article below may be able to help you with this. It applies to Windows 8 as well.
Click on the link to see more details and screenshots. 
Troubleshooting iTunes for Windows Vista or Windows 7 video playback performance issues
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1718
Cheers,
- Judy

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