Google Meet Screen Share Not Working On Windows? Fix

You click the screen share button in Google Meet, but nothing happens and the window picker just refuses to show up. It is incredibly frustrating when you are ready to present and your browser is being blocked by a Windows permission setting.

Why this happens

Windows security features often restrict applications from capturing your screen to protect your privacy. If the specific permission for your browser is toggled off, Meet cannot trigger the selection window.

Steps

1. 01
   Open the Windows Start menu, search for Settings, and open the app.
2. 02
   Navigate to the Privacy and security tab in the left-hand sidebar.
3. 03
   Scroll down the list and click on Screenshots and screen recording.
4. 04
   Ensure the main toggle for Screenshots and screen recording access is set to On.
5. 05
   Locate your browser (Chrome, Edge, or Firefox) in the list below and toggle its specific switch to On.
6. 06
   If your browser was already toggled on, flip the switch to Off, wait three seconds, and flip it back to On to force Windows to refresh the permission state.
7. 07
   Close your browser completely, reopen it, and rejoin your meeting to test the screen share again.

Still not working?

If you still cannot share, check if you have a third-party antivirus or a corporate group policy blocking screen capture. Try launching your browser as an administrator, or test the feature in an Incognito/InPrivate window to rule out a conflicting browser extension.

Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to enable Screenshots and screen recording access?

Yes, this is a native Windows security feature. Enabling it only grants permission to the browsers you explicitly toggle on.

Will this fix affect other apps like Zoom or Teams?

Yes, if other conferencing apps are blocked, you can use these same steps to verify they have the correct permissions in the same menu.