How to fix “Error : can't share your screen” with Google Meet in Google Chrome Browser?

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I am using a Lenovo Thinkpad laptop with operating system loaded Windows 8.1 Pro and using Google Chrome version 84.0.4147.89 (Official Build) (64-bit). I am able to use Hangouts / Google Meet / Google Chat for chat, video & audio call, as well as joining meetings. For some reason, I'm unable to share my screen using Google Meet.
I have tried with other Mozilla FireFox and I am able to share my screen but not with Google Chrome. While sharing screen it throws the following error:

Can't share your screen. Sorry, an error has occurred when screen sharing

Does anyone know how to fix this issue? I am attaching screen shots as well for better understanding of my issue.

Vlad Gogonea · Answer

Run Chrome as Administrator and go to your meeting. Click on site settings from the icon before the url and allow all the settings.

Tomer Atar IL · Answer

I am working allot with GoogleMeet and never encountered it.
I would suggest you try to reset the browser / try incognito, and if that fails, try another browser.
If all of that doesn't work you could try to share program instead, as a temporary fix until the end of the presentation.

How to fix “Error : can't share your screen” with Google Meet in Google Chrome Browser?

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