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Windows 10 Skype: How to Resolve Display Screen Frozen Issue While Sharing the Screen During a Meeting

When it comes to sharing screens during a Skype meeting, Windows 10 users often encounter an issue where the display screen freezes or becomes blurry for other participants. This problem is especially frustrating when you're in the middle of a crucial presentation or discussion. In this article, we'll explore the reasons behind this issue and provide a workaround to fix it.

The Problem: Why Does the Screen Freeze?

The issue arises due to a problem with the video-based screen-sharing (VBSS) feature in Windows 10 Skype. When you share your desktop during a meeting, the screen refresh rate drops or becomes blurry for other users. This is because VBSS always uses Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) for screen sharing.

To resolve this issue, Microsoft has made some changes to the registry entry that affects the protocol used by Teams/Skype for Business while performing the screen share operation. This change will improve the connection times and work better in low-bandwidth conditions.

The Workaround: How to Fix Black or Frozen Screen Problem

To fix the black or frozen screen problem, you can try the following workaround:

1. Enable VBSS and Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) based screen sharing.

2. Go to the registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Office Communications Server and create a new DWORD value called 'DisableVBSS'.

3. Set the value of this DWORD to 0, which enables VBSS and RDP-based screen sharing.

Note that VbSS is only used when all participants in the meeting are using the latest version of Skype for Business 2016 client. This capability was added to improve the screen-sharing experience, providing an optimal meeting experience with significantly improved resolution and refresh rate over a standard meeting session.

How to Share Your Screen During a Skype Meeting

When you're ready to share your screen during a Skype meeting, follow these steps:

1. Start by ensuring that you have everything up and ready on your screen before sharing.

2. Go to the 'Share' menu and select 'Screen.'

3. You will be prompted to choose which window or application you want to share. Select the one you want to share.

4. The meeting controls will be moved into a menu that you can drag around your screen.

5. Use the pause button to pause sharing if needed, and use the annotation tools to draw and add text to your shared screen.

Tips for Smooth Screen Sharing:

* Make sure you have a stable internet connection before starting the meeting.

* Ensure that all participants are using the latest version of Skype for Business 2016 client.

* Use the 'Share' menu to adjust the resolution and refresh rate according to your needs.

* You can also exit this mode if needed by clicking on the 'Exit screen share' button.

By following these tips and workarounds, you'll be able to resolve the display screen frozen issue while sharing the screen during a Skype for Business session. Happy meeting!

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