Fix Google Meet Screen Share Not Working on Windows

If you click the screen share button in Google Meet and nothing happens, your browser is likely being blocked by Windows security settings. This permission issue stops the window picker from appearing entirely.

Why this happens

Windows requires explicit permission for apps to capture your screen, and this setting often resets or gets toggled off during system updates.

Steps

1. 01
   Open the Start menu, type Settings, and press Enter.
2. 02
   Click Privacy and security in the left sidebar.
3. 03
   Scroll down and click Screenshots and screen recording.
4. 04
   Ensure the master toggle at the top for Screenshots and screen recording access is turned On.
5. 05
   Find your browser in the list below and toggle its switch to On.
6. 06
   If the switches were already On, toggle them Off, wait three seconds, and toggle them back On to force Windows to refresh the permission.
7. 07
   Restart your browser and rejoin the Google Meet to test the screen share.