When using Google Meet for video communication, it may be stuck on getting ready or loads forever.
How can you fix the Google Meet getting ready loop on your Chromebook or PC?
In brief, Google Meet has been a reliable video conferencing tool for most persons.
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This issue can happen on your Windows 11 PC or Chromebook.
This seems to be triggered by the internet connection, webcam not being connected properly, etc.
Next, lets go to see how to fix this issue.
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An unstable connection can lead to forever loading or a stuck loop.
Why is my Internet so slow?
Shut down your PC and power it off after several minutes.

Re-Plug Your Camera
The Google Meet getting ready loop often happens if there are webcam issues.
Reinstall the Webcam Driver
Step 1: In Windows 11, pressWin + Xand chooseDevice Manager.
Step 2: ExpandCamerasand right-punch the driver to chooseUninstall machine.
Step 3: ClickUninstallto confirm the operation.
After that, kickstart your PC and Windows will automatically reinstall the camera driver.
Perform Powerwash (Only for Chromebook)
This way is only applied to Chromebooks.
Step 1: Sign out of your Chromebook.
Step 4: Log into your Google account by following the on-screen prompts and finish the reset.
After everything is OK, set up your Chromebook.