How to Fix Black Screen When Sharing Your Screen?

Learn how to resolve the black screen issue during screen sharing on Zoom or Teams with these helpful tips.

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Check your graphics driver and update it if needed, as an outdated driver can cause display issues. Ensure all cables are securely connected. If using Zoom or Teams, adjust screen sharing settings to allow display sharing: uncheck 'GPU hardware acceleration' under advanced settings. Restart your computer to refresh system settings.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Why does my screen go black when I share it? This can happen due to an outdated graphics driver or incorrect screen sharing settings. Ensure your drivers are up to date and review your sharing options in the app.
  2. How can I prevent screen sharing issues in Zoom? To prevent issues, ensure all cables are connected properly, disable GPU hardware acceleration, and check for software updates.
  3. What should I do if screen sharing is not working in Teams? Make sure your graphics drivers are updated, check your internet connection, and review your Teams sharing settings.