Other factors include outdated graphics drivers, corrupted cache files, and hardware acceleration settings that interfere with Discord’s video processing. Now that you know the causes let’s discuss the solutions.
1. Run with Admin Privileges
Running Discord as an administrator ensures it has the necessary access to system resources. This is important when the app you’re sharing also has admin permissions, as different access levels can cause screen sharing to fail. Running both apps with the same permissions fixes this issue.
2. Disable ‘Using Latest Technologies’ Option
When you disable the “Use our latest technologies for screen sharing” setting, it forces Discord to use older, more reliable screen-sharing methods. This option, while meant to improve performance, can cause conflicts with certain hardware, leading to the black screen issue. Turning it off helps Discord use a more compatible approach, minimizing display problems during screen sharing.
3. Disable Hardware Acceleration
If your GPU is struggling with Discord’s video processing, turning off hardware acceleration can help. This setting uses the GPU for better performance but can cause issues with screen sharing, especially if your graphics drivers are outdated. Turning it off makes Discord use the CPU instead, which often fixes black screen problems.
4. Enable Reduced Motion
Simplifying Discord’s visuals by enabling “Reduced Motion” can help avoid black screen issues during screen sharing. This feature reduces animations, making Discord easier for your system to handle. By reducing the strain on your GPU, it helps prevent screen-sharing problems related to hardware limits or conflicts with the app’s graphics.
5. Switch to Windowed/Borderless Mode
Sometimes, Discord has trouble capturing full-screen apps due to how they use system resources. Switching to windowed or borderless mode lets Discord access the screen content more easily. This change allows Discord to share the video output without problems, effectively fixing the black screen issue.
6. Disable Aero Theme
Turning off the Aero theme can fix Discord’s black screen issue by reducing the system’s graphical load. This is especially helpful for systems with limited graphics power. You can check our article on how to disable Aero Theme.
