[Solved] Discord Screen Share Audio Not Working

If you’re not getting any sound when sharing your screen from Discord, don’t worry. You’re not alone! Many Discord users have reported this exact problem. The good news is, there are quite a few known fixes available.

But before we go any further, please check if you can hear sound from other apps or websites such as YouTube. If all your other apps have sound, then read on to find out how to fix Discord no audio issues…

You may not have to try them all. Just work your way down the list until you find the one that works.

Fix 1: Check Discord Server Status

When something went wrong with Discord, the first thing you need to check is the server status for Discord. You can also follow @Discordapp on Twitter to see if there are any ongoing issues.

If you see outages, it could be for maintenance or a problem on the Discord’s end. Just wait for the developer to resolve it in this case.

If all the servers are showing up, it’s likely something else is going on. Read on and try the next fix below.

Fix 2: Restart Your Computer

Some programs or progresses running on your computer may conflict with Discord, causing the audio problem when you’re streaming. If that’s the issue for you, restarting your computer and Discord should resolve it.

A reboot will wipe away the current state of the software and give your system a clean slate and fresh start.

If you still aren’t getting any sound during screen sharing, try the next fix.

Fix 3: Reset Discord Voice Settings

Improper Discord voice settings can cause errors like this. If you’ve recently altered discord settings and the audio isn’t working after then. Try resetting the voice settings to default to see if it fixes the issue. Here is how:

1) Run Discord, and then click the Settings icon.

2) Click Voice & Video, then Reset Voice Settings.

3) Click Okay.

4) Try sharing your screen again to test your issue.

If there’s still no audio when you’re sharing the screen, try the next fix.

Fix 4: Use Discord Legacy Audio Subsystem

The audio issues occur when your hardware is incompatible with Discord’s latest audio subsystem. In this case, switching to the legacy Audio subsystem will fix it. Here’s how:

1) Run Discord.

2) Click the Settings icon.

3) Click Audio & Video. Then, under AUDIO SUBSYSTEM, select Legacy.

4) Click Okay to save the change.

Check to see if the audio works now. If not, try the next fix, below.

Fix 5: Add the Program to Discord

To share your screen properly, make sure the program you want to stream is added to Discord. If you haven’t already done so, follow the instructions below:

1) Run Discord and the program you want to share.

2) Click the Settings icon.

3) Click the Game Status tab, and then click Add it.

4) Click the box to open the drop-down menu, and then select the program you want to share.

5) Click Add Game.

6) Make sure you turn on the toggle next to OVERLAY.

If you’re still facing Discord screen-share no audio error, try the fix below.

Fix 6: Update Your Audio Driver

Your audio driver acts as the essential bridge between your hardware and software – when it’s not working properly, your system simply cannot process audio properly, hence missing screen share sound in Discord. So it’s important that you keep your audio driver updated at all times.

You can update your device drivers manually by going to the manufacture’s website of your sound card and searching for the latest driver for your exact module. Once you find the driver you need, just download the file and install it. If you don’t have the time, patience or computer skills to update the driver manually, you can do it automatically with Driver Easy.

Driver Easy will automatically recognize your system and find the correct drivers for it. You don’t need to know exactly what system your computer is running, you don’t need to risk downloading and installing the wrong driver, and you don’t need to worry about making a mistake when installing.

1) Download and install Driver Easy.

2) Run Driver Easy and click the Scan Now button. Driver Easy will then scan your computer and detect any problem drivers.

3) Click the Activate & Update button next to the audio driver to automatically update the correct version of that driver. Or click Update All to automatically download and install the correct version of all the drivers that are missing or out of date on your system.
(This requires the Pro version – which comes with full support and a 30-day money back guarantee. If you are not sure whether Driver Easy is right for you, our free trial version lets you try out the full features of the Pro version for 7 days. You won’t be charged before your trial ends.).

4) Check if Discord is running properly now.

If the audio isn’t coming back, try the next method, below.

Fix 7: Adjust Windows audio device settings

Having incorrect Windows audio settings can cause Discord screen share audio problems. Here’s how to properly configure your audio settings:

1. In the bottom right corner of your screen, right-click the speaker icon in your taskbar and select Sound settings.
   
2. In the window that pops up, select System > Sound.
   
3. Scroll down to the Advanced section and click Volume mixer.
   
4. Find Discord in the list and make sure it’s using the correct output device.
   
5. Scroll up to the top of the window. Then in the Output section, click on your output device.
   
6. In Output settings, make sure the test rate for the format is set to 16 bit, 48000 Hz (DVD Quality).
   
7. Close the window.
8. Try sharing your screen again to see if the audio works.

Fix 8: Clear Discord Roaming Data

Improper account settings and temporary Discord files can also cause audio to fail when you’re running Discord. Try clearing Discord Roaming data to see if it fixes your issue:

1) Exit Discord completely.

2) On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and type %appdata%. Then, press the Enter key.

3) Right-click Discord, then select Delete.

4) Relaunch Discord to test your issue.

If the sound is still missing during streaming, read on and try the fix, below.

Fix 9: Update Discord

The developers of Discord release regular updates to fix bugs. If you don’t have any sound at all during Discord screen sharing, it’s possible that a recent update has stopped Discord from working correctly, and that a new update is required to fix it.

Follow the instructions to check for Discord updates:

1) On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and R at the same time to open the Run dialog

2) Type %localappdata% and click OK.

3) Double-click Discord.

4) Double click Update.exe and wait for the update process to be complete.

5) Relaunch Discord to test your issue.

If the audio is still missing when you’re streaming, go to the next fix below.

Fix 10: Reinstall Discord

Corrupted or damaged Discord files can also cause the app to fail. In this case, reinstalling Discord is very likely the solution to your issue. Follow the instructions below:

1) On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key. Then, type control and click Control Panel.

2) Under View by, click Category, and then select Uninstall a program.

3) Right-click Discord and click Uninstall.

4) Download Discord. Then, open the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions to reinstall Discord.

Hopefully, one of the fixes above helped in resolving your problem. Please feel free to leave a comment below if you have any questions and suggestions.

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