system diagnosis

Screen Share Permission Blocked

Use a focused DeviceOK test first, then follow the evidence from browser/device state before changing drivers, firmware, or hardware.

Reviewed 2026-08-11
What this symptom tells you

screen capture is supported but access is blocked by permission or policy

A permission failure can block perfectly healthy hardware. DeviceOK separates browser permission from whether the device exists and produces a usable signal.

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Before you change anything

Do not jump to the most invasive fix

Do not reinstall hardware drivers before checking the site/browser and operating-system privacy controls.

What success looks like

Retest the same condition

After permission is granted, rerun the relevant live test and confirm the device produces the expected signal/output.

First 3 checks

Rule out the simple causes

  1. 1

    Run the DeviceOK screen-share test from a normal top-level tab.

  2. 2

    Check OS screen-recording/privacy permission for the browser.

  3. 3

    If this is a work/school device, check whether an administrator policy blocks capture.

Evidence-led sequence

Work through the problem in order

  1. 1

    After granting permission, fully quit/reopen the affected browser if the OS requires it.

  2. 2

    Run DeviceOK again before testing the meeting app.

  3. 3

    If DeviceOK passes, inspect meeting-host or organization policies next.

If it works in DeviceOK

If the matching DeviceOK test succeeds, prioritize the affected app, browser policy, operating-system setting, or configuration before assuming complete hardware failure.

If it also fails here

If the same capability also fails in DeviceOK and another trusted diagnostic path, broaden the investigation to connection, operating-system/device state, official driver or firmware support, and finally hardware.

Made a change?Run the same test again instead of assuming the problem is fixed.
Retest Screen share