Discord started off as a VoIP and IM app for gamers but soon evolved into a common platform for all kinds of communities. Whether you are a member of a book club or an online course, Discord offers a way to make group interactions easier. Users turn to Discord to get on video meetings or even stream to their audience. The app makes it incredibly easy for you to share your screen and stream gameplay or other activities. While Discord may be easy to use, it doesn’t mean that it’s devoid of issues. In this article, we bring you a few easy fixes to the ‘Discord stream showing black screen’ error on your Windows PC.
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Table of Contents
Update Graphics Drivers
Step 1: Right-click on the Start menu icon.
Step 2: Select Device Manager.
Step 3: Click on the arrow next to Display Adapters to expand it.
Step 4: Right-click the graphics card and select ‘Update driver’.
Disable Hardware Acceleration
Hardware Acceleration facilitates smooth, fluid transitions and animations. If you don’t have a powerful GPU, this may cause a black screen to appear. In this case, you need to disable hardware acceleration to restore normalcy. Here’s how.
Step 1: Click the gear icon next to your username to launch settings.
Step 2: Select ‘Advanced’ from the side menu.
Step 3: Switch off the toggle bar for Hardware Acceleration.
End all Discord tasks
If you’re using a Discord app on your Windows PC, ending the task for Discord can fix the black screen you are seeing. Here’s how.
Step 1: Right-click on the taskbar and select Task Manager.
Step 2: Right-click on Discord’s process and select End Task.
Enable Reduced Motion
Step 1: Launch Discord and click on the gear icon to open settings.
Step 2: Select Accessibility from the side menu.
Step 3: De-select ‘Sync with computer’ and switch on the toggle bar for ‘Enable Reduced Motion’.
Step 4: Restart the app.
Clear Discord cache
Corrupt temporary files in the cache can interfere with the app’s core functions. Here’s how you can clear Discord’s cache.
Step 1: Launch the Discord app on your Windows PC.
Step 2: Press Windows Key + R.
Step 3: In the popup box, type %appdata% and hit Enter.
Step 4: Go to Discord>Cache.
Step 5: Delete all the files inside the Cache folder.
Run Discord as administrator
Running Discord as an administrator ensures that the app has access to all the necessary permissions. Sometimes, Discord may show a black screen while streaming if one of the integral permissions is denied by the system. Running the app as admin ensures that will won’t be the case. Simply right-click on the Discord app and select ‘Run as administrator’.
Disable Aero Theme
Users have often reported that the customised ‘Aero’ theme often creates a malfunction while streaming, often leading to the screen turning black. To make sure this is not the case with you, disable the Aero theme and check if you are still encountering the problem. Go to Settings>Appearance and choose one of the native themes for Discord.
Update the Discord app
If you’re using an older version of Discord, it may have a bug that is causing this issue. These bugs are typically fixed by a quick update. Check if there are any pending updates for the Discord app and install one from the official website or the Microsoft Store.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I fix the black screen on Discord?
To fix the black screen on Discord, disable Hardware Acceleration and update the Discord app and your PC Graphics drivers.
Why is Discord screen share not working?
If you’re unable to share your screen on Discord, force stop the app and clear its cache. Then, restart the app and try again.
How do I update the Discord app on a Windows PC?
To update the Discord app, launch the Microsoft Store and select ‘Library’ from the side menu. Click on ‘Get Updates’ to check if there are any pending updates for Discord.
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Conclusion
This is how you can fix the ‘Discord stream showing black screen’ error on your Windows PC. If the problem still persists after trying all the fixes mentioned above, you may have to uninstall the app and then reinstall it. Give your PC a quick restart as well. You can also try using the Discord website if the app interface keeps returning a black screen.
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