Newbie - I have startup questions

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clr61

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I downloaded OBS, then configured what I think is correct, all I want to do is record videos that I find online. But, what I need to do is watch the video so I can edit out portions I don't want. All I can see is a black box, no video is playing. Here is a screenshot of what I see. In another tab I have the video playing that I want to record. The audio functions are fine, but I can't see anything! Help!

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Laptop? Black screen when capturing? Read here first.

Depending on your Windows version and what sources you wish to use, you may need to set OBS to run on a specific GPU. Not sure which Windows version you have? Press Windows+R and run "winver". For Windows 10 1909 or newer: Open Settings and search for "Graphics Settings". Select "Classic App"...
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I ran winver and I am running windows 10 1909. Under graphic settings, there are two choices, classic and universal. It was already showing up as "classic".
 
The same applies if you have multiple adapters (which is likely the case if display capture fails). A log would provide more useful info.
 
I can't log something that I cannot do. I will search through the basic tutorial, perhaps there's something for newbies.
 
If you can run OBS, you have a log.

Please post a log with your issue! Here's how...

OBS Studio creates a log file each time you run it which contains very useful diagnostic information. Without a log file, it's much harder for any support volunteers to figure out problems and your post may be ignored. To upload a log file, go to the Help menu > Log Files > Upload Last Log...
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