Tackling OBS Game Capture Issues: A Quick Fix Guide

Tackling OBS Game Capture Issues: A Quick Fix Guide

Frustrated with OBS game capture not working? Here's a no-nonsense guide to help you swiftly troubleshoot and resolve common issues. From camera blackouts to configuration conflicts, search no more! Calling all gamers and streamers, let's get this show on the road! 😎

Mastering OBS Game Play

Running OBS Like a Boss

1. Run OBS as an Administrator: Grant OBS the required permissions to exercise full control. Follow these steps to launch OBS with administrative privileges:
2. Make sure you've logged in with an account that has admin rights.
3. Click right on OBS in the Start menu and select "Run as Administrator" or follow these additional steps to always launch it with admin rights:
   • Locate the "obs64.exe" file (it's usually at "C:\Program Files\obs-studio\bin\64bit\obs64.exe").
   • Right-click the "obs64.exe" file and click Properties.
   • Click the Compatibility tab, check the box next to "Run this program as an administrator", then press Apply.

Born to be Up-to-Date

1. Update OBS with Vanoss (YourFavoriteYouTubeGamerVanossGaming style!): Obtain the latest version of OBS to enjoy fresh features and iron out potential issues. To check for updates:
2. Start OBS, click Help, then Check for updates.

Shutting Out Rivals

1. Turn off Conflicting Software: Other programs might clash with OBS, so close them before running the game. Simply launch OBS and the game, then reinstate other programs sequentially to detect the culprit. Some pesky processes may hide in the shadows. Detect them using Ctrl + Alt + Esc, and closing them using the Task Manager.

Rebooting Your Source

1. Remove and Re-add Game Capture Source: Clearing any settings-related snafus in your source may set things right. Follow these steps to do so:
2. Open OBS.
3. Right-click the Game Capture source and select Remove, then click Yes.
4. Below "Sources", click the + icon and select Game Capture, then yes again. Select your game next to "Window".

GPUs: Rule as Supreme

1. Set a High-Performance GPU in OBS: If you're using a laptop, all-in-one PC, or have multiple GPUs, OBS may default to the integrated GPU or CPU. Change that in the Windows Settings:
2. Click on the Windows Start menu.
3. Select the Settings/Gear icon.
4. Click System.
5. Click Display.
6. Click Graphics.
7. Select OBS from the list of apps, then tick "High Performance" below "GPU preference".
8. Game Locked and Loaded: Ensure the game is utilizing the high-performance GPU as well. Update the graphics settings for the game, opting for the high-performance GPU, if it's available.

Picture-Perfect Selection

1. Try Game Capture with a Specific Window: Sometimes, selecting the incorrect window settings can cause confusion. In OBS, select "Capture a specific window" under the drop-down menu next to "Mode" and then choose the game you wish to capture.

Aiming for Precision

1. Ensure OBS is Capturing the Right Window: If your Game Capture settings aren't aligned with the window you're capturing, there might be a mismatch. In OBS, right-click the Game Capture source, select Transform, click Reset Transform, then open the Transform menu again, and select Fit to Screen.
2. Switch to the Window Capture Mode: If Game Capture doesn't work or causes problems, consider using Window Capture instead. Open the game, initiate OBS, click the plus icon below "Sources", choose Window Capture, and select the game as the Window you want to capture.

Changing Strategy

1. Run the Game in a Different Mode: Some games may have issues with OBS in full-screen mode. To fix this, switch the game to windowed mode in the settings.

Switching DirectX Dynamics

1. Alter DirectX Modes: Some games were designed with DirectX in mind (DirectX 11 or DirectX 12). Alternate DirectX modes in the game settings to see if this addresses the issue. If you're using DirectX 12, try switching to DirectX 11, and vice versa.

Playing Compatibility Catch-Up

1. Run OBS in Compatibility Mode: If there's a compatibility issue between OBS and your computer system, enabling compatibility mode allows OBS to operate more smoothly across various Windows versions (including Windows 7 and 8). Take these steps to enable compatibility mode:
2. Locate the "obs64.exe" file.
3. Right-click the "obs64.exe" file, click Properties, select the Compatibility tab, check "Run this program in compatibility mode for" and choose "Windows 8" or "Windows 7". Press Apply.

Ruling Out the Competition

1. Disable Game Mode: Sometimes, the Xbox Game Mode can interfere with OBS. To disable game mode:
2. Click the Windows Start menu.
3. Click the Settings/Gear icon.
4. Click Gaming.
5. Click Game Mode.
6. Click the toggle switch to turn Game Mode off.
7. Disable Hardware-accelerated GPU Scheduling: This feature might conflict with OBS. Disable hardware acceleration in the Windows Settings:
8. Click the Windows Start menu.
9. Click the Settings/Gear icon.
10. Click System.
11. Click Display.
12. Click Graphics.
13. Click Advanced graphic settings.
14. Turn off the toggle switch next to "Hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling".
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