OBS shows black screen - it could be because of that
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In this practical tip, we will show you how to get OBS working properly if only a black screen should be displayed.
OBS shows black screen due to outdated drivers
Even if it sounds very simple: If your drivers are old or incorrectly installed, problems can occur in OBS.
- For example, if you want to capture the image of a webcam, you should make sure that it is properly connected and the drivers are installed correctly. You can find out whether this is the case in Device Manager.
- Also make sure your graphics card driver is up to date.
Anti-cheat software blocks OBS
Some games are protected with anti-cheat software so that OBS cannot record them.
- Right click on your game recording and tick "Anti-Cheat Compatibility Hook".
- You should now be able to start your game correctly with OBS.
OBS shows black screen: more tips
If the tips above have not yet led to success, you should get the OBS up and running again with the following:
- In the game's settings, try to configure the game to run in frameless window mode. Add a game recording as a new source, select "Capture specific window" and then choose your game.
- Replace your renderer in the OBS settings. If OBS doesn't work properly for you with DirectX, it may work with OpenGL or vice versa.
The next practical tip will tell you how to set a countdown at OBS.