Hulu Error Code DRMCDM78 – Fixed

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I’ve personally tackled Hulu Error Code DRMCDM78 and its causes, such as cache corruption, server issues, unstable internet, and outdated browsers. Here’s a hands-on guide with steps to quickly fix it and get back to your Hulu streaming.

This is what the error looks like:

Error playing video – (Image by Emopulse)

Potential causes for Hulu errors could include corrupted cache data on your device, temporary server downtime for maintenance, an unstable internet connection causing TCP or IP inconsistency, and an outdated browser lacking support for streaming protocols.


Key Takeaways

  • Hulu Error Code DRMCDM78 is displayed as “Error playing video” and prevents content streaming.
  • Causes include cache corruption, server issues, unstable internet, and outdated browsers.
  • Solutions involve clearing the cache, updating browsers, restarting or rebooting the router, and contacting Hulu Support.

Clear The Cache Data

Cache data is sometimes useful in the sense that it helps to restore your previous data. I’ve used cache data to restore previous sessions, too, but excess cache can cause streaming errors like Hulu’s DRMCDM78. WoeIsTravis on Reddit got Hulu back to streaming by clearing the cache. Clearing the cache does not affect the performance of your browser; however, you will be logged out from the accounts whose data was saved as your cache data in the browser.

Update your Browser

You have verified that the problem is not from the Hulu server’s end and is not linked to the cache. Now, the next thing you can do is check for browser updates. There is a high chance that your browser is not up to date and lacks some important updates to enable support for streaming protocols. Follow the below-mentioned steps to update your browser.

Chrome (Windows/MacOS)

  1. Open Chrome and click on the three-dot icon present on the top-hand side of your screen.
  2. Go to “Help”→”About Google Chrome”.
  3. A short scan will happen to find any updates. If any new update is available, it will display after the scan.
    Chrome
    Chrome Update – (Image by Emopulse)
  4. You will be prompted to relaunch your browser as soon as the update completes.

Chrome (Linux)

  1. Type “sudo apt update” on a terminal Window and press enter. This will begin the update.
  2. When you are prompted to confirm the operation, press “Y”.
  3. In the correct Google repository, enter “sudo apt-get – -only-upgrade install google-chrome-stable” to install the latest updates.

Firefox (Windows/MacOS)

Open the firefox→action icon at the top right corner→”Help”→”About Firefox”→Restart and update Firefox(if an update is available).

Firefox (Linux)

  1. Open the terminal Window.
  2. Type the following command on your Unbuntu.
image showing promopt for Firefox update
Firefox update – (Image by Emopulse)

Use the yum tool instead if you are using Redhat, Fedora, or CentOS:

Using Yum tool image showing prompt
Using Yum tool – (Image by Emopulse)

Lynn Morgan on Quora embraced our browser update solution. Implementing our team’s idea, Lynn found success. Grateful for the collaborative effort that brought credit to my team’s expertise!

Update Billing information

Keep a check that your Hulu subscription is up to date.

  1. Open your web browser and navigate to hulu.com.
  2. Log in to your Hulu account using your username and password.
    image in hulu showing to enter email and password
    Enter Email and Password – (Image by Emopulse)
  3. Once logged in, find your account name at the top of the page.
  4. Click on your account name to open a menu on the right side of the screen.
  5. From the menu, select “Subscription.”
  6. In the Subscription section, click on Update Payment Information.
    image of Update Payment Information in hulu
    Update Payment Information – (Image by Emopulse)
  7. Choose an appropriate payment method from the available options (debit card, credit card, PayPal, etc.).
  8. Enter the required details for the new billing information.
  9. Submit the updated form to finalize the changes. Your Hulu subscription’s payment information will now be updated.

Stream Hulu Using Chrome Browser On Chromecast

Many users using Chromecast devices to stream Hulu have reported,  which sums up that Chromecast is not a reliable platform for streaming Hulu. Therefore, if you are using the platform, it will be better to use the Chrome browser on Chromecast to stream. One can eliminate the Hulu Error Code DRMCDM78 and start to watch favorite shows without any hurdles.

My Thoughts

If you have tried everything and the error is still not going away, then you must contact Hulu Support immediately. Get in touch with their team and let them know your problem. Hopefully, they will be able to fix your problem quickly. Make sure to let them know about all the methods you tried to save time.

You can go check out our other articles if you face other errors, including:

What is Hulu error code DRMCDM78?

Hulu error code DRMCDM78 is a playback error that occurs if Hulu servers are down or there are some corrupted files in your cache data.

How to fix Hulu error code DRMCDM78?

Try clearing cache data if it does not solve the problem you can check for any browser update available.

How can I check that my browser is up to date?

Search for the help option in the action bar and click on the "about google chrome" option. This will take e.you to the updates page.

How can I restore my internet connection if it is always fluctuating?

Try restarting your router if it does not help go far a factory reboot.

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