Tips for Improving Screen-Sharing Performance

Use the following tips to get the best performance when you share your screen:

• Lower your color settings. Set your computer's color palette to 256 Colors. (To access the color palette, right-click on the desktop, select Properties, and then choose the Settings tab.) When you use a higher color setting, images take more time to transmit. Use a higher color setting only when image quality is extremely important and transmission speed is not an issue.
• Use the smallest window size that is practical when you share a program. Or, you can share part of the screen (a frame) instead of sharing a program.
• Allow time for all participants to join the meeting before you begin sharing. Otherwise, participants might notice periodic interruptions in the meeting as others join.
• Avoid switching between windows within the program you are sharing. Switching between windows slows performance, especially when you share programs that use many colors (such as paint packages).
• If possible, avoid switching between programs.
• Use the fastest computer available.
• Do not run unnecessary programs.
• Turn off desktop patterns and pictures when sharing part of the screen (a frame) or the entire screen. Also turn off your computer's taskbar icons and clocks if possible.

See also:

• Presenting Information with Screen Sharing
• Presenting Information in a Meeting
• Participating in a Meeting
• Tips for Using Screen Sharing for Collaboration