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Netflix Stream on Discord Shows a Black Screen: How to Fix it
Clear the Discord app cache or switch to windowed mode
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Are you facing issues on Discord when streaming Netflix? If yes, you aren’t alone, as you will see multiple user reports and queries regarding Discord showing a black screen on the Netflix stream. This could be frustrating as it could ruinthe Netflix screen share timeyou might have planned with your loved ones.
This guide will give you a bunch of solutions, along with why the Discord screen goes black when you stream Netflix. Netflix and Discord teamed up to allow screen share without issues, but nothing is perfect. Thankfully, this guide is here to help you out.
Why the Discord screen goes black during a Netflix stream?
After some research, we have found the most common reasons why the Discord screen could go black during a Netflix stream or Discord not stream Netflix altogether.
How can I fix the Discord black screen issue during a Netflix stream?
1. Disable hardware acceleration
Your Discord app will restart automatically. Now, you can try a Netflix stream and see if this resolves the problem or not.
Turning off the hardware acceleration will not force the GPU to enhance the computer’s performance. This often is why the Discord screen goes black when you stream Netflix.
2. Update the graphics driver
This is the usual way to update the graphics or other drivers on your PC. However, this could be tiring if you update all drivers on your PC because this requires you to follow the same steps for all drivers.
To ease the process, we would recommend you use a third-party tool calledOutbyte Driver Updater. Using this tool, not only can you update drivers on your PC, but it can help you schedule driver scans to keep them up to date all the time, create driver backups, and use its efficient download manager.
Outbyte Driver Updater
3. Clear browser cache
Cache files store all your personalized settings for the websites or the web apps you use on a browser. If anything happens to these cache files, it can trigger several issues.
That is why it is better to clear the browser cache frequently and check if this resolves the issue. You can also switch to a different browser and see if this fixes the problem, as the error could be associated with a particular browser.
We have a list ofsome of the best browsersyou can install on your PC and enjoy some great features over the browser you are already using.
4. Disable browser extensions
There are chances that the third-party extension that you have installed on your browser is causing the issue and might be conflicting with Discord.
5. Disable any VPN
VPN or Virtual Proxy Network allows you to view geo-restricted content or websites. If you are confused about which VPN to use, we suggest you check outour guide, which lists some of the best VPNsyou can try on your PC.
However, if you are experiencing a Discord black screen during a Netflix stream, we suggest you disable the VPN and check if this fixes the issue.
6. Change Discord video settings
7. Switch to Windowed mode
Discord allows you to enter the fullscreen mode by pressing the Ctrl + Shift + F keys. You can press the duplicate keys to get out of the fullscreen mode and put Discord on Windowed mode.
8. Clear the Discord app cache
You should clear the app cache frequently as you tweak the app settings multiple times as per your convenience, and if this gets corrupted, it could cause various issues with your PC if the settings do not match those of the stored cache files.
That is it from us in this guide. If you aregetting arobot voice in Discord, you can check out our guide and fix it in no time.
Several users have reported that theDiscord member list isn’t loading, so we suggest you check out our guide to fix it. We also have a bunch of solutions that will help you improve game crashes while streaming on Discord, and also some methods to fix theDiscord mic not working problem.
Discord can oftenmisbehave and the result of high CPU usage. You can quickly fix it by following the solutions in our guide.
Let us know in the comments below which one of the above solutions helped you resolve the Discord black screen issue during a Netflix stream.
More about the topics:Discord issues,Streaming error
Sagar Naresh
Sagar is a web developer and technology journalist. Currently associated with WindowsReport and SamMobile. When not writing, he is either at the gym sweating it out or playing country music on his guitar.
He is an avid traveler and has been to 15 countries, going to more places soon. TRAVEL and WORK is his mantra for a peaceful life.
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