[SOLVED] Discord black screen when screen sharing () – Driver Easy

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Before we move on to the further troubleshooting steps, you should update the Discord app. To update Discord on PC, close the Discord app and reopen it. If an update is available, it will show up after you restart the app. Tap on Update.

Screen sharing functionality requires lots of resources. If your PC or mobile is already running several apps simultaneously, it could lead to performance issues while sharing the screen. The best way to resolve this is to close any unnecessary apps on your computer or phone. A temporary file could be messing up with the screen share feature. Clearing cache should fix it. Restart phone. Discord often fails to share screen when the app or screen being shared is in full-screen mode.

Remove the screen from full-screen mode and try to share the screen in a normal window. If you want a large screen without making it full-screen, simply resize the window so that it covers the entire screen but does not go into full-screen mode. Furthermore, try using the Discord app in windowed mode rather than full-screen mode. That could also be beneficial. For proper functioning of screen share functionality, you should try running the Discord app in admin mode.

To do so on Windows, search for Discord in the Start Menu. Similarly, run the game in admin mode whose screen you are trying to share in Discord. Make sure Discord is selected under the list of apps that can share the screen.

Generally, Discord will automatically detect and show the game or app in the activity status. Look for the app or game from the drop-down box and select it. Try restarting the game. You should turn it off to fix the issue. Hardware acceleration setting is present in most browsers and apps to manage system resources efficiently by the app itself. Hence, to fix it, we will need to run both the Discord app and program as an administrator and then try to share the screen. To do so, follow these steps:.

Firstly make sure you are logged into the system as an administrator, and then follow these steps:. Though it can cause trouble is unclear, it is the culprit in many scenarios. Outdated display cards can create issues during screen sharing. We suggest updating the display adapter. This can be done manually or automatically. If you are running short on time and looking for a reliable way to update drivers try Advanced Driver Updater. Below we will explain both the ways to update drivers. You can use any as per your discretion.

To avoid facing a black screen on Discord, add the game you are playing or the software you are running in the desktop app. This will instruct Discord to list it as a running application as you enable screen sharing. This will add the running game or application to the Discord list. Now try to screen share. Discord will detect the software.

Hardware Acceleration keeps the program responsive, animation, and smooth transitions. However, due to GPU limitations, this feature can also cause a black screen.

To do this in games, however, you may need to access the settings menu. Make sure to choose windowed or borderless to ensure a near-full screen experience while allowing Discord to record and stream your screen. Some users have reported that this causes screen sharing issues, including displaying a flickering or black screen during streaming. Hardware acceleration uses the power of your graphics card to help handle the load of certain CPU-intensive applications.

However, if your screen recording is stuttering or failing to work, it could point to an issue with hardware acceleration, especially on older PCs. Alternatively, switching from your browser to the Discord app, or removing and reinstalling the app, could help to fix the problem.

While a corrupt installation is unlikely, reinstalling Discord or switching to a clean installation of the app can be a good way to clear any conflicting cache files or settings. Discord is updated regularly with new bug fixes and feature releases.

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