# YouTube and TrainerRoad on Windows not compatible? **URL:** \ **Category:** TrainerRoad Software\ **Created:** [July 29, 2020, 5:44pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/youtube-and-trainerroad-on-windows-not-compatible/40169 "2020-07-29T17:44:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![alexstenerson](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/alexstenerson/32/5407_2.png) [@alexstenerson](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/alexstenerson)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2020, 5:44pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/youtube-and-trainerroad-on-windows-not-compatible/40169/1 "2020-07-29T17:44:23Z")
Does anyone else have issues trying to use YouTube and TrainerRoad on Windows? If I try to open YouTube in a browser (tried both chrome and windows edge) the screen gets frozen as soon as I try to minimize TrainerRoad. I could just do YouTube on the computer and do trainer road on my phone, but then if I try to run TrainerRoad on my phone and change the song on Spotify then TrainerRoad loses my spot and starts the workout over. ![IMG_20200729_124136982](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/original/3X/d/f/df25544a0ddaafb78476e226696ab6ec0293137f.jpeg) ![IMG_20200729_124026694](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/original/3X/8/8/889b542cfcac9a54d1e3c0556786424595e7a41f.jpeg) ![IMG_20200729_123919453](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/original/3X/7/c/7c270d9830a5286ad3c9e20e214dbc1c717f830c.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Bryce](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/bryce/32/72_2.png) [@Bryce](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Bryce)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2020, 6:14pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/youtube-and-trainerroad-on-windows-not-compatible/40169/2 "2020-07-29T18:14:28Z")
Sorry to hear you’re having trouble with Minimal Mode and YouTube @alexstenerson. Go ahead and shoot us an email at [support@trainerroad.com](mailto:support@trainerroad.com) and one of our agents will take a closer look. We should be able to get this sorted out with the help of our experts 👍. We look forward to hearing from you! ---
**Author:** ![lebowskii98](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/lebowskii98/32/6686_2.png) [@lebowskii98](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/lebowskii98)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2020, 6:35pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/youtube-and-trainerroad-on-windows-not-compatible/40169/3 "2020-07-29T18:35:39Z")
Works fine for me using Chrome on Windows 10. ---
**Author:** ![TomasIvarsson](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/tomasivarsson/32/14045_2.png) [@TomasIvarsson](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/TomasIvarsson)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2020, 6:36pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/youtube-and-trainerroad-on-windows-not-compatible/40169/4 "2020-07-29T18:36:39Z")
I have been having issues with minimal mode with the Trainerroad windows app a while now. There has been at least two updates since it stopped working. I thought you were aware of these issues?! Maybe I should contact the support as well? ---
**Author:** ![Bryce](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/bryce/32/72_2.png) [@Bryce](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Bryce)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2020, 7:27pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/youtube-and-trainerroad-on-windows-not-compatible/40169/5 "2020-07-29T19:27:08Z")
> [@TomasIvarsson](#): > > Maybe I should contact the support as well? Please do 👍. ---
**Author:** ![AgingCannon](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/agingcannon/32/48092_2.png) [@AgingCannon](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/AgingCannon)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2020, 7:49pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/youtube-and-trainerroad-on-windows-not-compatible/40169/6 "2020-07-29T19:49:25Z")
I’m using Firefox and having no issues with minimal mode, just as a data point. The machine is a Dell 2-in-1 (convertible), Win10 Pro with all updates/patches. ---
**Author:** ![alexstenerson](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/alexstenerson/32/5407_2.png) [@alexstenerson](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/alexstenerson)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2020, 8:02pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/youtube-and-trainerroad-on-windows-not-compatible/40169/7 "2020-07-29T20:02:56Z")
You on Windows 7 or 10? Mine is on 7. All the people with 10 seem to be doing okay ---
**Author:** ![OneSully](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/onesully/32/1512_2.png) [@OneSully](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/OneSully)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2020, 8:07pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/youtube-and-trainerroad-on-windows-not-compatible/40169/8 "2020-07-29T20:07:54Z")
No problem here using Firefox on Win10. Can try edge and chrome this afternoon. ---
**Author:** ![tysoncook](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/tysoncook/32/24716_2.png) [@tysoncook](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/tysoncook)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2020, 8:34pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/youtube-and-trainerroad-on-windows-not-compatible/40169/9 "2020-07-29T20:34:24Z")
Problem for me as well. Windows 10, happens with both chrome and edge. ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/original/3X/8/3/8380901608a00eb63e011980ea2e7e19d267b815.jpeg) ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/original/3X/a/9/a954670f3c3bf53a47cf164100f5390a47eca835.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![trackingtracey](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/trackingtracey/32/171711_2.png) [@trackingtracey](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/trackingtracey)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2020, 8:39pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/youtube-and-trainerroad-on-windows-not-compatible/40169/10 "2020-07-29T20:39:31Z")
+1 for problems with Windows 10 and Edge/Chrome when minimising - running latest app and updates - will email support. ---
**Author:** ![WombleHunter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/9de053/32.png) [@WombleHunter](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/WombleHunter)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2020, 8:42pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/youtube-and-trainerroad-on-windows-not-compatible/40169/11 "2020-07-29T20:42:27Z")
Thats what happens to me, firefox and chrome ---
**Author:** ![tysoncook](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/tysoncook/32/24716_2.png) [@tysoncook](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/tysoncook)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2020, 8:43pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/youtube-and-trainerroad-on-windows-not-compatible/40169/12 "2020-07-29T20:43:47Z")
I deleted all TR files and fresh install, still with problems. Using my iphone next to my laptop ☹ ---
**Author:** ![TomasIvarsson](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/tomasivarsson/32/14045_2.png) [@TomasIvarsson](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/TomasIvarsson)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2020, 9:05pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/youtube-and-trainerroad-on-windows-not-compatible/40169/13 "2020-07-29T21:05:22Z")
I’m running Win10 on a NUC dedicated to Trainerroad (…and Golden Cheetah). Pretty sure it’s a Win/Trainerroad issue. I’ll get back with some screenshots if anyone would like to compare. ---
**Author:** ![OneSully](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/onesully/32/1512_2.png) [@OneSully](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/OneSully)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2020, 9:40am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/youtube-and-trainerroad-on-windows-not-compatible/40169/14 "2020-07-30T09:40:45Z")
Tried Chrome and TrainerRoad this afternoon with no problems. ---
**Author:** ![Erlix](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/erlix/32/7725_2.png) [@Erlix](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Erlix)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2020, 12:29pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/youtube-and-trainerroad-on-windows-not-compatible/40169/15 "2020-07-30T12:29:16Z")
I have tried Youtube an Trainerroad (in their respective Apps) on an Android tablet a couple of times. Youtube in front and Trainerroad in the background. The result is always that Trainerroad freezes after some time. Then the Trainerroad app has to be stopped and restarted. Now I run Youtube on a competely separate unit instead.