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Home»Software»Skype Screen Sharing Is Not Working? Try these Fixes

Skype Screen Sharing Is Not Working? Try these Fixes

Jabin ManandharBy Jabin ManandharDecember 19, 2022
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Screen sharing can only be done when you are in a voice/video call. Otherwise, the share screen button grays out and you cannot click it. So, be sure to be in a call.

On the other hand, it can be an internal error from the Skype side. Sometimes their service can get disrupted, which is why you cannot share your screen. For this, you can check the status of different services on their site.

Also, you can experience a black screen if you are trying to share restricted content such as movies. Many sites enforce DRM (Digital Rights Management), which protects against content infringement or illegal sharing of the content.

If you have considered the above things and still have issues with the app, you can move on to the fixes mentioned below.

Check the Device Compatibility

If you are unable to use the screen sharing feature, check if your device supports it. In case it’s running on older Android or iOS versions, you should upgrade them to a newer version. Also, install any latest system updates.

Use a Skype Supported Browser

Some browsers aren’t supported by Skype. So, if you are using the web version of Skype, make sure it’s supported. Also, update the browser to the latest version and see if it solves the screen sharing issue.

Connect to a Strong Network Connection

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If your screen share is working with a delay or interrupted repeatedly, it’s possible that your internet speed is causing the issue. 

Skype itself has stated a minimum download/upload speed for smoother screen sharing. Therefore, you should connect to a strong network connection to resolve your issue. 

Furthermore, try closing all the applications consuming the internet bandwidth. Also, refrain from uploading/downloading any files from/to the Internet while using sharing your screen.

Update Skype

Using an outdated version of the Skype app can cause screen-sharing issues. Therefore, update the app to the latest version. Doing this can not only help resolve your issues but you can access other latest features as well.

On Windows

You can update the Skype app using the Microsoft Store on Windows Devices. Here’s how you can do it.

  1. Launch the Microsoft Store app.
  2. Then, click Library on the left sidebar.
  3. Under the Updates & downloads section, click the “Update” button next to Skype app.
    skype-update-windows-store
  4. Relaunch the app after the update and see if screen sharing works now.

On Mac

You can update Skype within its settings. Here’s how you can do it.

  1. Launch the Skype application and log in to it.
  2. Then, in the top left corner of the window next to your profile, click the three horizontal dots and select the Settings option.
  3. Now, under the Help and Feedback section, download any available updates and make sure you have the latest versionskype-update-mac.
  4. Relaunch the app after the update and see if screen sharing works now.

On Android

You can check for updates on the Play Store for the Skype app as follows.

  1. Open the Play Store app.
  2. On the top right corner, tap on your profile icon.
  3. Then, tap Manage apps and device.
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  4. Under the Manage tab, tap on Updates available, and select the Skype app.
  5. Tap Update to install the updates.

Reinstall skype

If nothing works, reinstalling the application can solve your screen sharing issue. Here’s how you can do it.

On Windows

  1. Press the Windows + I key to open the Settings app.
  2. Then, navigate to Apps > Apps & features.
  3. Select Skype from the list of apps and click Uninstall.Uninstall-skype-app-windows
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions and complete the uninstall process.
  5. Next, download and install the Skype application from the official website.
  6. Launch the application and check if screen sharing is working as expected.

On Mac

  1. Click on Finder.
  2. Then, click Applications from the sidebar and select Skype.
  3. Right-click and select the Move to Bin to uninstall.uninstall-skype-mac
  4. Now, download the application from the Skype official site and install it.
  5. See if screen sharing works now.

Provide Permissions to Skype

Various apps require permission in your Mac to work properly. So, you can face issues while screen sharing if the Skype app hasn’t been granted access to the device settings. To resolve this issue,

  1. Click the Apple icon on the top left corner.
  2. Then, navigate to System Preferences > Security & Privacy.
  3. Under the Privacy tab, choose the Screen Recording option.
  4. On the right pane, add and enable the Skype app to use the screen recording.access-mac-screen-recording
  5. Check if screen sharing works now.

Contact the Skype support 

If you couldn’t fix your issues with the above methods, you can reach out to Skype’s support team. Inquire them about your screen sharing issue as well other kinds of issues you are facing. 

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Jabin Manandhar

Jabin is an IT Graduate. Working for almost a year as a tech writer, Jabin has covered a gamut of articles, ranging from Windows troubleshooting, Android, iOS to Internet-related issues. Besides them, he is experienced in Microsoft Office programs and has written numerous articles on Outlook, Excel, and Word. Most of his work includes resolving various Outlook issues and general software fixes. You can contact him at jabin@technewstoday.com

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  1. TechyJeev on June 30, 2022 9:33 am

    Hey Jabin, How to add multiple accounts on skype? I and My brother wanna use the same system but am bored with login in each time.

    Reply
    • jabin on June 30, 2022 11:10 am

      Hello Jeevas,

      Thanks for asking the question.

      According to the question, I assume you are using the Desktop app for Skype.

      Unfortunately, I don’t think there is such an option to add multiple accounts on the same Skype app. You have to sign out and sign in again if you want to use a different account.

      However, I would suggest you to

      1. Login into [your account] on the “desktop app” and login to your [brother’s account] from the “browser”. Then, leave them logged in.

      This way, you don’t need to enter your password each time on multiple accounts.

      2. Or, you can use two different browsers and log in to different accounts. And, leave them logged in.

      Reply

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