What is ‘Microsoft Teams screen sharing not working’ issue in Windows 10?
In this article, we are going to discuss on How to fix Microsoft Teams screen sharing not working in Windows 10. You will be guided with easy steps/methods to resolve the issue. Let’s starts the discussion.
‘Microsoft Teams’: Microsoft Teams is proprietary business communication platform designed & developed by Microsoft, and it is part of Microsoft 365 family of products. Microsoft Teams offers workspace chat and video-conferencing, file storage, and application integration. Microsoft Teams is replacing other Microsoft-operated business messaging and collaboration platforms, including Skype of business and Microsoft Classroom. It is available for Microsoft Windows OS, MacOS, Linux, Android and iOS based devices.
However, several Microsoft Teams’ users reported they faced Microsoft Teams screen sharing not working issue on their Windows 10 computer when they tried to use Screen Sharing Feature/option in Microsoft Teams Client app on Windows 10 computer. This issue indicates you are unable to using Screen Sharing on Microsoft Teams Client in your Windows computer for some reasons. There could be several reasons behind the issue including issue with internet connection, interference of third-party antivirus/firewall or other third-party applications, and the interference of background apps or irrelevant apps.
This issue can also be occurred due to required permission that is not given to Microsoft Teams Client in your compute, corrupted/outdated cache of Microsoft Teams, issue with Microsoft Teams app itself and other Windows issues. It is possible to fix the issue with our instructions. Let’s go for the solution.
How to fix Microsoft Teams screen sharing not working in Windows 10?
Method 1: Fix Microsoft Teams screen sharing not working with ‘PC Repair Tool’
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Method 2: Check your internet connection and speed
This issue can be occurred due to poor internet connection. You should make sure you have stable internet connection and speed, and there is no issue with internet connection at all in computer. You can restart/reset your network device like router or modem in order to fix network connection issue. You can try another WiFi/Internet connection that offers high Internet speed, and then check if the issue is resolved.
Method 3: Close/pause irrelevant apps consuming data
It might possible your third-party applications or web browser is downloading/streaming large files over internet and is consuming your internet data that’s why you are facing Microsoft Teams screen sharing not working issue in your computer. You can close or pause irrelevant apps or tab in browser that is consuming your internet data in order to fix.
Method 4: Close Apps and Activities from Background in Task Manager
Step 1: Open ‘Task Manager’ in Windows PC by press ‘CTRL + SHIFT + ESC’ keys on keyboard
Step 2: If you notice unnecessary CPU usage by random app or process, right-click on it and select ‘End Task’ to close it. Repeat the same process to close other process/program that is causing high CPU/Disk or GPU usage, and once done, check if the issue is resolved.
Method 5: Use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge
If you are using web version of Microsoft Teams, then you should make sure you are using Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge browser in your Windows computer for this. If you use some other browsers like Firefox or others, then you can switch to Google Chrome or Edge browser to use Microsoft Teams screen sharing in your computer, and check if it works for you.
Method 6: Make sure to have permission for Screen sharing
This issue can be occurred due to required permission not given to Microsoft Teams app in your computer. You can provide relevant permission in order to fix.
Step 1: When you on a call, click on ‘Three-Dot’ menu at above menu bar and select ‘Meeting Options’
Step 2: Under ‘Who can bypass the lobby’ option, select ‘Everyone’. Now, everyone on Microsoft Teams call share the screen during a presentation. This one is most useful in the education sector, where teachers asks students to deliver presentation over Microsoft Teams call.
Method 7: Lower Display Resolution
Step 1: Open ‘Settings’ App in your Windows PC via Windows Search Box and go to ‘System > Display > Display Resolution’
Step 2: Select Low Display resolution and save the changes. Once done, restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.
Method 8: Clear Microsoft Teams cache
Step 1: Press ‘Windows + R’ keys on keyboard, type ‘%appdata%\Microsoft\Teams’ in ‘Run’ window and hit ‘Ok’ button
Step 2: In the opened folder, select all folders/files and delete them. Once done, restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.
Method 9: Update Microsoft Teams Client app
Updating Microsoft Teams app to latest available version can resolve the issue. To do so, you need to open ‘Microsoft Teams’ app, click ‘Three-Dot’ icon at top menu in menu bar and select ‘Check for updates’, and install the latest Microsoft Teams update in your computer. Once updated, restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.
Conclusion
I am sure this post helped you on How to fix Microsoft Teams screen sharing not working in Windows 10 with several easy steps/methods. You can read & follow our instructions to do so. That’s all. For any suggestions or queries, please write on comment box below.
