{"id":22278,"date":"2023-08-31T19:10:59","date_gmt":"2023-08-31T13:40:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/?p=22278"},"modified":"2023-08-31T19:10:59","modified_gmt":"2023-08-31T13:40:59","slug":"widevine-content-decryption-module-update-error-chrome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/22278\/widevine-content-decryption-module-update-error-chrome\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Ways to Fix Widevine Content Decryption Module Error in Chrome"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you watch DRM-enabled content (such as Netflix, Prime Video, Disney, etc.) through a Chromium-based browser like <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/topics\/chrome\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Chrome<\/a>, you may have come across the Widevine content decryption module error. If you&#8217;re facing any such playback issues, do not worry. Here&#8217;s how you can Widevine content decryption module update error on Chrome.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22336\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Untitled-design-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"8 Ways to Fix Widevine Content Decryption Module Update Error on Chrome\" width=\"1392\" height=\"783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Untitled-design-3-1.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Untitled-design-3-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Untitled-design-3-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Untitled-design-3-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1392px) 100vw, 1392px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_45_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" area-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-65b278b7e3873\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-65b278b7e3873\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/22278\/widevine-content-decryption-module-update-error-chrome\/#What_is_Widevine_CDM\" title=\"What is Widevine CDM?\">What is Widevine CDM?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/22278\/widevine-content-decryption-module-update-error-chrome\/#What_Changes_After_Chrome_v107\" title=\"What Changes After Chrome v107?\">What Changes After Chrome v107?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/22278\/widevine-content-decryption-module-update-error-chrome\/#How_to_Fix_Widevine_Content_Decryption_Module_Update_Error_in_Chrome\" title=\"How to Fix Widevine Content Decryption Module Update Error in Chrome?\">How to Fix Widevine Content Decryption Module Update Error in Chrome?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/22278\/widevine-content-decryption-module-update-error-chrome\/#1_Update_the_Browser\" title=\"1. Update the Browser\">1. Update the Browser<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/22278\/widevine-content-decryption-module-update-error-chrome\/#2_Update_Widevine_Content_Decryption_Module\" title=\"2. Update Widevine Content Decryption Module\">2. Update Widevine Content Decryption Module<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/22278\/widevine-content-decryption-module-update-error-chrome\/#3_Give_Full_Control_to_WidevineCDM\" title=\"3. Give Full Control to WidevineCDM\">3. Give Full Control to WidevineCDM<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/22278\/widevine-content-decryption-module-update-error-chrome\/#4_Disable_Your_Antivirus\" title=\"4. Disable Your Antivirus\">4. Disable Your Antivirus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/22278\/widevine-content-decryption-module-update-error-chrome\/#5_Delete_WidevineCDM_Folder\" title=\"5. Delete WidevineCDM Folder\">5. Delete WidevineCDM Folder<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/22278\/widevine-content-decryption-module-update-error-chrome\/#6_Disable_Your_Firewall\" title=\"6. Disable Your Firewall\">6. Disable Your Firewall<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/22278\/widevine-content-decryption-module-update-error-chrome\/#7_Reset_Browser_Settings\" title=\"7. Reset Browser Settings\">7. Reset Browser Settings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/22278\/widevine-content-decryption-module-update-error-chrome\/#8_Re-install_Google_Chrome\" title=\"8. Re-install Google Chrome\">8. Re-install Google Chrome<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/22278\/widevine-content-decryption-module-update-error-chrome\/#Resolved_Widevine_CDM_Update_Error_on_Chrome\" title=\"(Resolved) Widevine CDM Update Error on Chrome\">(Resolved) Widevine CDM Update Error on Chrome<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Widevine_CDM\"><\/span>What is Widevine CDM?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As mentioned earlier, the <strong>Widevine Content Decryption module<\/strong> is used for playing DRM (Digital Rights Management)-protected videos. WidevineCdm is a built-in Chrome feature used by streaming and rental services&#xA0;to protect their content from piracy.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25718 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_EAgp3n2U0AAxfA9-1.jpg\" alt=\"What is Widevine CDM?\" width=\"916\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_EAgp3n2U0AAxfA9-1.jpg 916w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_EAgp3n2U0AAxfA9-1-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_EAgp3n2U0AAxfA9-1-768x520.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 916px) 100vw, 916px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If your browser does not have this plug-in or feature, or if it&#8217;s disabled, you cannot watch content on OTT services. Widevine CDM is necessary to consume media from popular streaming services like <strong>Netflix, Hulu, HBO, Amazon Prime Video<\/strong>, etc.,&#xA0;as they are DRM-protected.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Changes_After_Chrome_v107\"><\/span>What Changes After Chrome v107?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Starting Chrome v107, whose stable version was released on October 2022, Chrome included the new CDM, and from December 6, 2022, the older CDM versions will no longer be supported and work.<\/p>\n<p>So, if you watch DRM-enabled content regularly using the Google Chrome browser, then ensure your browser is updated to version 107 or above. Otherwise, you will get some errors while playing the content using these streaming platforms.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Fix_Widevine_Content_Decryption_Module_Update_Error_in_Chrome\"><\/span>How to Fix Widevine Content Decryption Module Update Error in Chrome?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There could be many reasons why you are getting the &#8220;Widevine content decryption module&#8221; error on the Chrome browser while streaming DRM-protected content. We have tested and concluded that some fixes will fix the issue.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Update_the_Browser\"><\/span>1. Update the Browser<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As stated earlier, if your Chrome browser is running below v107, you cannot play DRM-protected content and will get the error. Hence, update the browser to the latest version, and your issue should be fixed. Below are the steps to <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/20844\/update-google-chrome-computer\/\">update the Chrome<\/a> browser.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Open the <strong>Google Chrome browser<\/strong> on your system.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Tap the <b>three dots<\/b>&#xA0;at the top corner and select <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22296 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2282.jpg\" alt=\"Update the Browser to Fix Widevine Content Decryption Module Update Error on Chrome\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2282.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2282-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2282-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2282-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2282-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Click on <strong>About Chrome<\/strong> from the sidebar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22295 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2283.jpg\" alt=\"Update the Browser to Fix Widevine Content Decryption Module Update Error on Chrome\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2283.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2283-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2283-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2283-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2283-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now, Chrome will automatically check for updates, and if there is an update available, tap on Update to download the latest version. Make sure that your browser is running on version 107 or above.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22297 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2283-1.jpg\" alt=\"Update the Browser to Fix Widevine Content Decryption Module Update Error on Chrome\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2283-1.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2283-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2283-1-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2283-1-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2283-1-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Update_Widevine_Content_Decryption_Module\"><\/span>2. Update Widevine Content Decryption Module<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If updating the browser does not fix the problem, you need to check and update the WidevineCDM plug-in. Follow the steps below to do so.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Open the <strong>Chrome browser<\/strong> and type <strong>chrome:\/\/components<\/strong> in the address bar, then hit enter.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22301 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2285.jpg\" alt=\"Update Widevine Content Decryption Module to Fix Widevine Content Decryption Module Update Error on Chrome\" width=\"1604\" height=\"909\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2285.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2285-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2285-1024x580.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2285-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2285-1536x870.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> On the <strong>Components page<\/strong>, scroll down and head over to the <strong>Widevine Content Decryption Module<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22300 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2286.jpg\" alt=\"Update Widevine Content Decryption Module to Fix Widevine Content Decryption Module Update Error on Chrome\" width=\"1603\" height=\"909\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2286.jpg 1603w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2286-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2286-1024x581.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2286-768x436.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2286-1536x871.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1603px) 100vw, 1603px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Click on <strong>Check for Update <\/strong>and wait for a few seconds.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Reload the page and check the status. If it&#8217;s showing <strong>up-to-date<\/strong>, it means that WidevineCDM has been updated successfully.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22299 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2288.jpg\" alt=\"Update Widevine Content Decryption Module to Fix Widevine Content Decryption Module Update Error on Chrome\" width=\"1603\" height=\"909\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2288.jpg 1603w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2288-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2288-1024x581.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2288-768x436.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2288-1536x871.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1603px) 100vw, 1603px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Finally, restart your system, and you will not see the error message.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Give_Full_Control_to_WidevineCDM\"><\/span>3. Give Full Control to WidevineCDM<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If WidevineCDM doesn&#8217;t have full access, that might be the reason for the issue. Hence, we suggest giving full access by changing the permissions of the folder, as shown below:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Press the <strong>Windows+R key<\/strong> to open the Run window.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Type <strong>%userprofile%\/appdata\/local<\/strong>, then hit enter.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22307 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2289.jpg\" alt=\"Give Full Control to WidevineCDM to Fix Widevine Content Decryption Module Update Error on Chrome\" width=\"454\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2289.jpg 454w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2289-300x178.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 454px) 100vw, 454px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Now, go to <strong>Google<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Chrome<\/strong> &gt; <strong>User Data<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22306 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2293.jpg\" alt=\"Give Full Control to WidevineCDM to Fix Widevine Content Decryption Module Update Error on Chrome\" width=\"1050\" height=\"736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2293.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2293-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2293-1024x718.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2293-768x538.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Once the <strong>User Data folder<\/strong> opens, right-click on <strong>WidevineCdm<\/strong> and select <strong>Properties<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22305 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2294.jpg\" alt=\"Give Full Control to WidevineCDM to Fix Widevine Content Decryption Module Update Error on Chrome\" width=\"1049\" height=\"731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2294.jpg 1049w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2294-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2294-1024x714.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2294-768x535.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1049px) 100vw, 1049px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Tap on the <strong>Security tab<\/strong> at the top and check if a <strong>checkmark<\/strong> is allowed for <strong>Full control<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22304 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2295.jpg\" alt=\"Give Full Control to WidevineCDM to Fix Widevine Content Decryption Module Update Error on Chrome\" width=\"1048\" height=\"733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2295.jpg 1048w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2295-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2295-1024x716.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2295-768x537.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1048px) 100vw, 1048px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> If it&#8217;s not allowed, tap the <strong>Edit button<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22303 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2295-Copy.jpg\" alt=\"Give Full Control to WidevineCDM to Fix Widevine Content Decryption Module Update Error on Chrome\" width=\"1048\" height=\"733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2295-Copy.jpg 1048w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2295-Copy-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2295-Copy-1024x716.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2295-Copy-768x537.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1048px) 100vw, 1048px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 7:<\/strong> Select the <strong>Allow checkbox<\/strong> for <strong>Full Control<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 8:<\/strong> Finally, click on <strong>Apply<\/strong>, then tap <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Once done, restart your system and update the plug-in like we did.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Disable_Your_Antivirus\"><\/span>4. Disable Your Antivirus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Many Reddit users have noticed and reported that the antivirus on their PC was the cause of the WidevineCDM error. Also, if the plug-in is not updating for you, then the antivirus is the reason. Hence, we suggest you disable your antivirus software, update the plug-in, and check whether the issue is fixed.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Delete_WidevineCDM_Folder\"><\/span>5. Delete WidevineCDM Folder<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can also try re-installing the WidevineCDM plugin for your system, as it has helped many users fix the issue. Follow the below steps to achieve this.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Press the <strong>Windows+R key<\/strong> to open the Run window.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Type <strong>%userprofile%\/appdata\/local\/Google\/Chrome\/User Data<\/strong>,&#xA0;then hit enter or press <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22323\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2296.jpg\" alt=\"Delete WidevineCDM Folder\" width=\"456\" height=\"271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2296.jpg 456w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2296-300x178.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 456px) 100vw, 456px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> On the opened folder, find <strong>WidevineCDM<\/strong>, then right-click on it and select <strong>Delete<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22322\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2297.jpg\" alt=\"Delete WidevineCDM Folder\" width=\"1049\" height=\"734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2297.jpg 1049w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2297-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2297-1024x717.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2297-768x537.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1049px) 100vw, 1049px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Now, press the <strong>Ctrl+Shift+Esc<\/strong> <strong>key<\/strong> to open Task Manager.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Once opened, right-click on <strong>Chrome<\/strong> and select <strong>End Task<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22321 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2298.jpg\" alt=\"Delete WidevineCDM Folder\" width=\"834\" height=\"688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2298.jpg 834w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2298-300x247.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2298-768x634.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 834px) 100vw, 834px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> Finally, <strong>update the plug-in<\/strong> using the steps we mentioned earlier.<\/p>\n<p>Once updated successfully, you should not get errors while playing DRM-protected content on the Chrome browser.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Disable_Your_Firewall\"><\/span>6. Disable Your Firewall<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Press the <strong>Windows key<\/strong> to open the search.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Type <strong>Firewall<\/strong>, then tap to open the <strong>Windows Defender Firewall<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22327\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2300.jpg\" alt=\"Disable Firewall\" width=\"981\" height=\"851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2300.jpg 981w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2300-300x260.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2300-768x666.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 981px) 100vw, 981px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Tap on <strong>Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off <\/strong>from the sidebar.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22326\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2301.jpg\" alt=\"Disable Firewall\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2301.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2301-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2301-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2301-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2301-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Select the checkbox for <strong>Turn off Windows Defender Firewall<\/strong> for both Private and Public network settings.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22325 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2302.jpg\" alt=\"Disable Firewall\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2302.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2302-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2302-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2302-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2302-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Finally, click <strong>OK<\/strong> to save the settings and check if DRM playback starts working normally.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Reset_Browser_Settings\"><\/span>7. Reset Browser Settings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If the above methods do not work for you, you need to reset the Chrome browser to its default settings, which helps users fix the problem. Below are the steps by which you can reset it:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Open <strong>Chrome<\/strong>, tap the <strong>three dots<\/strong> at the top, and select <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22331\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2303.jpg\" alt=\"Reset Browser Settings\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2303.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2303-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2303-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2303-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2303-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Click on <strong>Reset and Clean Up<\/strong> from the sidebar.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22330\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2304.jpg\" alt=\"Reset Browser Settings\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2304.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2304-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2304-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2304-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2304-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> From the right panel, tap on <strong>Restore settings to their original defaults<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22329 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2305.jpg\" alt=\"Reset Browser Settings\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2305.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2305-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2305-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2305-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2305-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Finally, tap on <strong>Reset Settings<\/strong> to confirm it.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22328\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2306.jpg\" alt=\"Reset Browser Settings\" width=\"1603\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2306.jpg 1603w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2306-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2306-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2306-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2306-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1603px) 100vw, 1603px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Re-install_Google_Chrome\"><\/span>8. Re-install Google Chrome<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If none of the methods work, you can try reinstalling the Chrome browser. Follow the steps below to uninstall and install the Chrome browser again on your system.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Press the <strong>Windows+I key<\/strong> to open the Settings app.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Navigate to <strong>Apps<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Apps &amp; Features<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22335\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2307.jpg\" alt=\"Re-install Google Chrome\" width=\"1924\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2307.jpg 1924w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2307-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2307-1024x481.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2307-768x361.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2307-1536x722.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1924px) 100vw, 1924px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Tap on <strong>Chrome<\/strong> from the installed app list.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22334\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2308.jpg\" alt=\"Re-install Google Chrome\" width=\"1603\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2308.jpg 1603w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2308-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2308-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2308-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2308-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1603px) 100vw, 1603px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Click on <strong>Uninstall<\/strong> and follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall it.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22333\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2309.jpg\" alt=\"Re-install Google Chrome\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2309.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2309-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2309-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2309-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2309-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Once uninstalled, open <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/intl\/en_in\/chrome\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\"><strong>Chrome&#8217;s download website<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22332 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2310.jpg\" alt=\"Re-install Google Chrome\" width=\"1498\" height=\"903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2310.jpg 1498w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2310-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2310-1024x617.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/batch_Screenshot-2310-768x463.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1498px) 100vw, 1498px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> Finally, click <strong>Download<\/strong> and install the browser on your system.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Resolved_Widevine_CDM_Update_Error_on_Chrome\"><\/span>(Resolved) Widevine CDM Update Error on Chrome<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is how you can fix Widevine Content Decryption Module (CDM) errors on Chrome. If you keep getting the error after trying all the fixes mentioned in the article, you must try switching to another browser. I hope the above article helps you fix the WidevineCDM update error on the Google Chrome browser. If you have any queries related to the article, let us know, and stay tuned to BrowserToUse for more such articles and how-tos.<\/p>\n<p>Related:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/22009\/best-ai-chrome-extensions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener\">20 Best AI-Powered Extensions for Chrome, Edge, and Brave<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"How to Open Links in Chrome Instead of Safari on iPhone or iPad?\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/21645\/open-links-in-chrome-not-safari-on-iphone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Open Links in Chrome Instead of Safari on iPhone or iPad?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/19547\/google-chrome-wont-install-on-mac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener\">7 Ways to Fix Google Chrome Won&#x2019;t Install on Mac<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you watch DRM-enabled content (such as Netflix, Prime Video, Disney, etc.) through a Chromium-based browser like Google Chrome, you may have come across the Widevine content decryption module error. 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