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Zoom shows only whiteboard sharing option when I try to share screen

AmirkHanInd
Newcomer
Newcomer

This is really strange. After a recent upgrade, I am getting only the Whiteboard option. Please see the screenshots below.

https://imgur.com/vhpCLpideep

If I remember correctly, I am supposed to get the options for the whole window and specific applications.

Please see my settings below. Nothing strange there, I believe.

https://imgur.com/BX6GBJ2

More information,

  1. Installable application.
  2. Ubuntu.
3 REPLIES 3

JepZoom
Creator I
Creator I

Instead of looking at your Zoom desktop application settings, you should also look at your Zoom web client's settings (browser), you may click this link: https://zoom.us/profile/setting 

And go to In Meeting (Basic) and make sure to disable this setting '...

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After changing that setting, try creating a test meeting and see if it resolves the issue.

 

 

JepZoom
Creator I
Creator I

Hi, I just wanted to check in and see if my response has been of help to you. If so, it will be greatly appreciated if you can click the 'Accept as Solution' button.

This will be a great help to the community and to people who are having the same concern and are looking for answers.

bhigy
Newcomer
Newcomer

I have the same issue and the option is already disabled for me.