Problems with OBS - black screen

[unchartedviolator]

Hello to all. Recently I've been having problems with OBS Studio on Windows 10. I'm on a Windows 10 laptop and a few hours ago I received an error message about crashing. Tried to fix it in a way by uninstalling and reinstalling the program. I did it twice. On the first reinstall I realized it had a black screen on the desktop which means the desktop/taskbar doesn't appear.

Tried running in Compatibility Mode, same thing, no matter if I reinstalled it or not. Window capture works perfectly. Only the desktop has a black screen. Is there any way to fix it? I don't want to run it in compatibility mode and get the same thing.

Is there any way to fix the black screen issue other than compatibility mode?

I have 2 graphics cards, each Intel HD and AMD. Could that be the thing? On previous versions it launched well and the screen appeared well, no blackouts. Today when I launched it I received a black screen, no matter if I reinstalled twice.

I would like to receive some help. Thanks.

 

[Harvey S]

Have you seen this?

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"...

obsproject.com

 

[Mahvi TV]

Hello to all. Recently I've been having problems with OBS Studio on Windows 10. I'm on a Windows 10 laptop and a few hours ago I received an error message about crashing. Tried to fix it in a way by uninstalling and reinstalling the program. I did it twice. On the first reinstall I realized it had a black screen on the desktop which means the desktop/taskbar doesn't appear.

Tried running in Compatibility Mode, same thing, no matter if I reinstalled it or not. Window capture works perfectly. Only the desktop has a black screen. Is there any way to fix it? I don't want to run it in compatibility mode and get the same thing.

Is there any way to fix the black screen issue other than compatibility mode?

I have 2 graphics cards, each Intel HD and AMD. Could that be the thing? On previous versions it launched well and the screen appeared well, no blackouts. Today when I launched it I received a black screen, no matter if I reinstalled twice.

I would like to receive some help. Thanks.

Try disabling the other GPU, it works for me. Check this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heHsvSRXTew&t=137s

 

[unchartedviolator]

Have you seen this?

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"...

obsproject.com

I have Windows 10 2004 version update. Does this work for 2004 version too?

I tried with Power Saving, and it works. Does the "Let Windows decide" option work too with screen?