Twitch is a popular video-streaming platform on the internet. It allows you to stream and download content on your device. Many users recently reported facing Twitch Error 1000 when downloading content on their devices. The full error message reads-

The video download was canceled. Please try again. (Error #1000)

The issue was faced by Twitch users who tried downloading content on their browsers. So what’s causing Error code 1000 on Twitch? There are multiple reasons to face this issue; you may encounter it due to corrupted cache data, outdated browser, temporary bugs, and several other reasons.

Nothing to worry about if you encounter this issue. In this article, we will be covering step-by-step methods to fix Twitch Error 1000.

Clear Cookies

The first thing you should try is clearing the cookies of the browser. The steps can vary depending on the browser you are using. Given below are the steps to clear cookies on the browser you have-

On Google Chrome

• Open Google Chrome on your PC.
• In the Google Chrome window, press the Ctrl + Shift + Delete key combo to head to the Clear browsing data window.
• Here, select the Time Range as All Time. 
• Now, check the checkbox for Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files.

• Once done, click on Clear Data to clear the cookies of Google Chrome.

On Mozilla Firefox

• Firstly, open Mozilla Firefox on your PC.
• Now, press the Ctrl + Shift + Delete key combo to head to the Clear Recent History page. 
• Click on the drop-down menu next to the Time Range and select Everything. 
• Check the checkbox for Cookies and Cache.

• Once done, click OK, and you will be good to go.

Above are the steps to clear the cache on Chrome and Firefox. Once you clear the cookies, you should no longer face the error 1000 on Twitch.

Update Browser

An outdated browser is another common reason behind facing this issue. If you encounter Twitch Error 1000 when downloading content on the platform, we suggest you update your browser.

Update Chrome

• Open Chrome on your PC.
• Here, head to the following address-
  • chrome://settings/help
• You will see any available updates here.

• Install the update if there’s any, and then restart your browser.

Mozilla Firefox

• On your PC, open Mozilla Firefox. 
• Here, click on the hamburger menu at the top right corner.
• From the menu that opens up, click on Help and then on About Firefox. 

• Next, click the Update Firefox button to update the browser to the latest version.

Once done with updating the browser, check whether you are still facing the issue.

Disable Hardware Acceleration

Hardware Acceleration is another reason why you may face this issue. Disable hardware acceleration on your browser if it is already enabled and then check if you still encounter the issue. This can be done by following the steps given below-

On Chrome

• Click on the three dots at the top right corner of Chrome.
• Now, from the menu that opens up, click on Settings. 
• Here, search for Hardware Acceleration and click on the relevant search result.

• Turn off the toggle for hardware acceleration and then restart the browser.

On Firefox

• Enter the following address in the address bar on Firefox and visit it-
  • about:preferences#general
• On the page that opens up, uncheck the checkbox for Use Recommended performance settings and Use hardware acceleration when available. 

• Now, restart your browser to apply the changes.

Reset Browser

The browser is the real culprit behind this issue. If you get Twitch Error 1000, it may be due to some technical glitches and bugs on the browser. Resetting your browser should most probably fix the problem.

Reset Chrome

• In the address bar of Chrome, enter the following URL and press Enter to visit it.
  • chrome://settings/
• In Settings, search for Reset and clean up and click on the first option.
• Here, click on Reset settings to their original defaults option.

• Click on Reset Settings to reset the browser.

Reset Mozilla Firefox

• Click on the hamburger menu at the top right corner of the Firefox window.
• Now on the menu that opens up, click on Help and then on Troubleshoot mode. 

• On the dialog box that opens up, click on the Restart button to reset the browser.

Conclusion

These were some troubleshooting steps to help fix Twitch Error 1000. This issue is browser-based and is faced by users trying to download Twitch content on their browser. The above steps should help fix the issue, but if you still face it, switch your browser.