Troubleshooting Streamlabs OBS Game Capture Issues 'Solved'

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Are you experiencing frustrating issues with your game capture not working properly within Streamlabs OBS? Frustration levels can quickly reach boiling point when trying to broadcast high-quality gameplay online. Fear not, dear streamer! In this article, we'll guide you through simple yet effective steps to resolve the issue of 'Streamlabs OBS Not Showing Game'.

Step 1: Delete and Re-add Capture Source

Sometimes, a straightforward solution is all it takes. Try deleting your current game capture source in Streamlabs OBS:

* Open Streamlabs OBS.

* Click on 'Settings' (gear icon) from the top-left corner of the main window.

* In the subsequent pop-up, navigate to 'Video Capture Devices.'

* Locate and right-click on your desired video capture device (e.g., 'Elgato 4K60').

* Select 'Unplug/Plug-in Device' or simply disconnect then re-connect it from your computer.

Step 2: Restart Streamlabs OBS as Administrator

Running Streamlabs OBS with administrative privileges can often resolve compatibility issues:

1. Right-click on the desktop shortcut for Streamlabs OBS (or find its .exe file if you don't have a shortcut).

2. Select 'Properties' or double-click to open.

3. In the properties window, under 'Compatibility,' checkmark the box next to 'Run this program as an administrator.'

4. Click 'OK.'

Step 3: Re-add Game Capture Source

After restarting Streamlabs OBS with administrative privileges:

1. Open Streamlands OBS and navigate back to your main interface.

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If none of these steps resolve the issue, consider reinstalling both Streamlabs OBS and any associated drivers or software components related to game capture. Remember that compatibility issues can sometimes arise due to outdated versions or conflicting settings within different applications.

By following this step-by-step guide, you should be able to successfully fix your 'Streamlabs OBS Not Showing Game' problem and get back to streaming high-quality gameplay content online without any further technical hiccups!

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