Discord allows users to stream games for their friends on particular a server. Sharing your PC’s screen is how you can telecast your gameplay to the rest of the group. You can also use the screen-sharing feature to stream content from Netflix, Prime Video, and other OTT services. Sometimes users report that Discord blacks out the screen while using this feature. In this article, we bring you the top 7 ways to fix the ‘Discord screen share showing a black screen’ issue on your PC.
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Table of Contents
Clear Discord Cache to fix the black screen on Discord screen share
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.
Disable the Advanced Technology option
Step 1: Launch the Discord app on your device.
Step 2: Go to Settings.
Step 3: In the Voice and Video category, turn off the toggle switch for Use our advanced technology to capture your screen.
Update Your PC’s Graphics Drivers to remove black screen from Discord screen share
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
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.
Add the game you’re playing to your Discord profile
Step 1: Launch the Discord app and go to Settings.
Step 2: Select Registered Games from the side menu.
Step 3: Click on Add it.
Step 4: Select the game or app from the drop-down menu.
Enable In-Game overlay
Step 1: Launch the Discord app and go to Settings.
Step 2: Select Game Overlay from the side menu.
Step 3: Turn on the toggle switch for Enable in-game overlay.
End all Discord tasks
Step 1: Right-click on the taskbar and select Task Manager.
Step 2: Right-click on Discord’s process and select End Task.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I fix the black screen while using Discord’s screen share feature?
Go to Settings>Voice and Video and turn off the toggle switch for ‘Use our advanced technology to capture your screen’. Furthermore, update your PC’s graphic drivers and disable hardware acceleration.
Why does the game I’m playing not show up while sharing the screen on Discord?
If you can’t share your gameplay on Discord screen share, go to Settings>Registered Games and add the game you’re playing to your Discord profile.
How do I clear Discord’s cache on a PC?
Press Windows + R and type %appdata% in the popup box. Go to Discord>Cache and delete all the files inside the Cache folder.
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Conclusion
These are the top 7 ways to fix the ‘Discord screen share showing a black screen’ issue on your PC. Before you use the screen-sharing feature on Discord, make sure you are running the app as an administrator on your PC. If you found these fixes useful, let us know in the comments!
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