If you’re having trouble with Zoom screen sharing not working, don’t worry – you’re not alone. Many people have reported this issue, and there are several ways to fix it.
I’ve outlined 12 ways to resolve the problem in this blog post. Hopefully, one of these solutions will work for you!
Contents
- 1. Adjust The Screen Share Setting
- 2. Close Zoom from Task Manager
- 3. Check If Screen Sharing is Enabled for Participants
- 4. Check Your Internet Connection
- 5. Turn on Hardware Acceleration
- 6. Stop Your Video Before Sharing Screen
- 7. Lower Your PC’s Display Resolution
- 8. Give Zoom Permission to Use the Camera
- 9. Stop Other Apps Using the Camera
- 10. Update or Reinstall Zoom
First, try adjusting the screen share setting. Here’s how:
1. Open the Zoom Desktop app and join a meeting. Click the arrow next to the Audio icon and select “Audio Settings.”
2. Go to the “Share Screen” tab.
3. Tick the checkbox next to “Enable the remote control of all applications.”
4. Click “Advanced,” then check the first box. Set the “frames-per-second” to under 10.
5. Exit the settings and check if the screen share works now.
2. Close Zoom from Task Manager
Sometimes, multiple Zoom instances running in the background can cause problems. To fix this, close all Zoom processes from the task manager and restart the app. Follow these steps:
1. Open Task Manager.
2. Locate the Zoom processes and click “End Task.”
3. You might find multiple Zoom processes running. Close all of them by following step 2.
Next, open the application again and check if screen share works.
If you’re on a Mac, hold “Command + Option + Esc” to open the “Force Quit Application” window. Choose the Zoom app and click “Force Quit.”
3. Check If Screen Sharing is Enabled for Participants
If you’re trying to share your screen, the host might not have enabled that option. Ask the host to check their settings. Here’s how they can allow it:
1. Open the Zoom Desktop app and join a meeting as a host.
2. Click on “Security” in the bottom menu.
3. Press “Share Screen” under “Allow Participants to.”
3. Press “Share Screen” under “Allow Participants to.”
4. Check Your Internet Connection
After updating the settings, participants can share their screens.
5. Turn on Hardware Acceleration
Zoom Screen Share needs a strong and stable internet connection. If it’s weak, Zoom screen sharing might not work well. Test your connection on Speedtest.net to ensure it’s good.
Hardware Acceleration boosts app performance and is usually on in the Zoom app by default. Double-check to ensure it’s active. Here’s how to do it:
1. Join a Zoom Meeting and click “Share Screen” in Settings.
2. Press “Advanced” at the bottom of the page.
6. Stop Your Video Before Sharing Screen
3. Ensure the tick box next to “Share Screen” is selected under “Use hardware acceleration for.”
7. Lower Your PC’s Display Resolution
The Screen Sharing feature on Zoom is pretty resource-intensive. If you’re sharing your screen and have your video on, it can lead to issues like screen sharing not working properly. For the best results, stop your video before sharing your screen.
If you use high-resolution displays like 2K or 4K, lowering the screen resolution might help. This reduces strain on your system, potentially solving the screen sharing issue. Here’s how to do it:
1. Open your computer’s Settings and select System.
3. Select a lower resolution.
2. Under the Display option, open “Display resolution.”
8. Give Zoom Permission to Use the Camera
I recommend choosing a 1080p resolution for a balanced display. If you use a Mac, click the Apple menu, go to System Preferences, and select Displays. Then, choose Display Settings to adjust the resolution.
If you’re having issues with the Screen Sharing feature on the Zoom app on Windows 10, the app may not have permission to use the camera. To fix this, you need to grant camera access to the app. Here’s how:
2. Select Camera from the left menu.
1. Open the Settings app and head over to Privacy.
3. Ensure the toggle for “Allow desktop apps to access your camera” is turned on.
9. Stop Other Apps Using the Camera
Restart the app after this step to see if the issue is fixed. If you’re on a Mac, go to System Preferences > Security & Privacy > Privacy > Zoom to grant the camera permission.
Sometimes other apps using the camera can cause problems with the Zoom app. To fix this, close all apps that might be using the camera. Here’s how:
1. Open the Task Manager and click on the Processes tab.
2. End processes using the camera, like Skype.
3. Close any apps using the camera.
10. Update or Reinstall Zoom
If you’re still facing issues with the Screen Sharing feature on Zoom, the problem may be with the app and not your system. In this case, you should update the app to the latest version and see if that fixes the issue.
If you need to stop an unresponsive program on your Mac, use the Force Quit Application option.
1. Open Settings and go to Apps.
If you’re still having trouble with Zoom’s Screen Sharing feature, the issue might lie with the app itself. In this case, update the app to the latest version and see if that resolves the problem.
You can uninstall the app and then install the latest release. This will give you a fresh installation, which might resolve the issue. Here’s how to delete the old Zoom app and install the latest version:
2. Click on Zoom, then press Uninstall.
5. Download and install the latest available version.
3. Press Uninstall again on the popup to remove the app.
