Fix 3: Enable the Compatibility Mode

  1. Right-click on the OBS icon and choose Properties.
  2. Under the Compatibility tab, tick Run this program in compatibility mode for, then you can choose the system you want to compatible with.
  3. Click Apply > OK.
  4. Restart OBS to see if the black screen problem is fixed or not.

Why is my capture card black in OBS?

Steps to Fix OBS Display Capture Black Screen Click “System” on the Settings screen. Click “Options” associated with OBS Studio to open the Graphics Preference menu. Choose “Power Saving” in this menu, and then click “Save.” Now you’ll be able to capture your screen in OBS Studio with no issues.

Why is Game Capture not working in OBS?

Follow these simple steps to fix your game capture source not working: Delete the capture source, restart Streamlabs OBS as administrator, and re-add the source. Use: “Capture Specific Window” or “Capture foreground window with hotkey” to force the capture to the game. Try toggling the Anti-cheat hook on or off.

How do I get rid of the black screen on OBS?

Make sure that you follow them according to your case.

  1. Right-click anywhere on your screen and select NVIDIA Control Panel.
  2. Once in the control panel, navigate to Manage 3D settings and click on Program Settings.
  3. Once in program settings, select the OBS display capture.

Why is my capture card black?

If your capture card is not displaying your inputs (i.e. black screen), here are several things to try: If you have a USB, Thunderbolt, or Firewire capture card, try reconnecting the card to refresh the encoder. Connect the card to a different USB port if available.

How do I fix Game Capture not working?

Follow these simple steps to fix your game capture source not working:

  • Delete the capture source, restart Streamlabs OBS as administrator, and re-add the source.
  • Right click the shortcut on your desktop and select “Run as Administrator”
  • Have Streamlabs OBS installed in Program Files (default install location).

Why OBS is not capturing my screen?

Make sure the “App Preference” is set to “Classic App” and click browse. Go to “Local Disk C” > “Program Files” > “obs-studio” > “bin” > and finally “64bit”. To make OBS capture your desktop, select the “Power Saving” option, and click “Save”. Finally, restart OBS and your problem should be solved.

Why is Game Capture not working?

Follow these simple steps to fix your game capture source not working: Delete the capture source, restart Streamlabs Desktop as administrator, and re-add the source. Right click the shortcut on your desktop and select “Run as Administrator” Have Streamlabs Desktop installed in Program Files (default install location).