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--- streaming_desktop [2016/06/23 03:39]
admin [Streaming your computer's desktop]
+++ streaming_desktop [2016/08/11 05:53]
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   - Click **OK** and you will have a new video item added into your Mezzmo library.  You can find it under **Video -> Recently Added**.
   - Connect to Mezzmo server from your device or web browser and select the new video item.  You will see whatever is playing on your PC.
+**Important:** Streaming the desktop only works when running Mezzmo server as a Console Process.  When running Mezzmo server as a Window service, the video will show only a black screen.
 ===== If screen-capture-recorder is not listed: =====
-You can also download and install DirectShow input sources from the web that capture whatever is playing on your computer's desktop.  This lets you stream your desktop to your devices and web browsers.  See [[https://sourceforge.net/projects/screencapturer/files/]].  After installing the DirectShow input source, go back to the Add Capture Device dialog and try again.
+You can download and install DirectShow input sources from the web that capture whatever is playing on your computer's desktop.  This lets you stream your desktop to your devices and web browsers.  See [[https://sourceforge.net/projects/screencapturer/files/]].  After installing the DirectShow input source, go back to the **Add Capture Device** dialog and try again.