Hi all! Today I will tell you about how to start a broadcast on VK from a computer using OBS, a mobile phone, and I will also explain why it may be needed.
Social networks have been copying each other’s “features” for a long time, improving them in their own way and putting them into use. So VKontakte decided not to ignore such a popular segment as online broadcasts.
Live broadcasts are very similar to regular videos: you can add them to your page, to your group, or share with friends. You can also configure the output of broadcast content to any external site, participate in discussions (the chat is located to the right of the video player) and, after completion, watch the replay, save the video or publish it on your page.
How it works
VKontakte live broadcasts look and work like regular videos: they can be added to a page or community, sent in a private message, shared on a wall, or embedded on an external website. In addition, like regular videos, they automatically play in the news feed with the sound turned off, attracting additional attention.
In expanded form on the site, a chat is available to the right of the player, in which viewers can communicate with each other while watching.
A few seconds after the broadcast ends, you can watch its replay in the same player window.
How to delete a video from VK from your computer?
We have already told you how to download VK videos on your computer and phone. read this article using this link . Now we will look at how to delete a video. It's also simple and takes no more than a few seconds. Here are the instructions:
Go to your videos section
- Log in to your VK profile. On the left side of the page menu there is a “Video” - click on it.
- Then click on “My videos” . This section contains all your videos.
- Now hover your mouse over the video you want to delete. Three signs will appear, one of which will be “x” - delete .
- Click on this sign and the video will disappear from your section.
Click on the “x” in the corner on the right.
All that remains is to reload the page. That's it - the video has disappeared forever from the video files section.
How to earn money
Broadcast authors can receive donations from viewers: to support their favorite streamer, the user can click on the “ Support ” button under the broadcast player, specify the amount of money and the text of the message, after which it will appear live. In addition to paid messages, you can display notifications about new subscribers, as well as users who shared the broadcast.
You can read more about connecting donations here.
In addition, broadcast authors who have crossed the 250 thousand subscriber mark can participate in the video content distribution program and earn money by showing advertisements in front of their videos: to participate, you need to send a request to Support.
In the future, we plan to launch other methods of monetizing broadcasts, which we will definitely tell you about. Follow the news!
There are two ways.
The first is in our official mobile applications for Android and iOS. To create a broadcast, open the Live tab in the Stories camera or click on the round broadcast icon in the create post form. More details: vk.com/@authors-mobile-lives.
Broadcasts created in the VK mobile application are also displayed in the “Stories” section. The block includes broadcasts from friends, as well as personal pages and communities (if stories are available to them) to which the user is subscribed. Live broadcasts are easy to spot among stories - they are highlighted with a crimson outline. If several authors started broadcasting at once, then the most relevant one for the viewer will be displayed in “Stories”.
The Internet has now been captured by the fashion for streaming and live broadcasts on social networks, VKontakte is no exception. However, a black screen very often prevents this from happening. It is impossible to record or watch live TV, although audio sometimes passes through. A similar error also occurs when streaming through the OBS utility.
How to start broadcasting from your phone
Starting a broadcast via your phone is much easier than from a PC. You will need the official VKontakte application and a smartphone with an LTE or Wi-Fi connection. Well, the reason for such requirements is simple: the fact is that for high-quality recording you need a good, and most importantly stable, Internet connection. Here's the step-by-step instructions:
- Open the “Services” section in the official VKontakte application;
- select the “Broadcasts” section;
- in the right corner click on “+”;
- You can immediately configure everything by clicking on the gear in the upper right corner;
- click "start".
Your friends or subscribers in the VK group will be notified and you will be able to share news with them, communicate or walk together, showing the sights of the city.
You can use the Vk Live program. There are many more configuration functions, although the principle is exactly the same as in the application.
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Reasons for the black screen
The usual ignorance of the correct way to configure becomes obvious. In both cases of the stream, the specified parameters must be set very clearly, otherwise nothing will be recorded. The reasons for the viewing bug lie in the PC’s graphic settings, normal system failures, or incorrectly working programs.
Black screen when broadcasting to VK
Problems with VKontakte videos in the application
Today, many users use a VK application on their smartphone to operate. And here there may also be problems with the fact that the VKontakte video does not play on the Android phone. This may be due to the following reasons:
- VK server overload.
- Problems with the provider and reduced network speed.
- Negative effects of virus programs.
- Cache accumulation, etc.
In the case of phones, the same problems occur as in PCs. Therefore, the solutions to fix the problem are also similar. First, try restarting your smartphone or reinstalling the application. If this does not help and the video does not play, clear the cache, check your phone for viruses and update the software. If we are talking about failures in the operation of the provider or server, you will just have to wait.
Solution
We have selected the simplest and most effective solutions to this problem in VK, which many users advise to do.
Updates
- Adobe Flash Player on Windows should be updated to the latest versions. It is recommended to use official websites and not try to resort to third-party programs. It is necessary to restart the system to consolidate the changes made.
- Also, do not forget to update your browser to the latest version. The latest updates contain support for HTML5 video, as well as support for other codecs.
The black screen error when streaming may occur due to problems with HTML5 support in the browser.
Cleaning up trash
By garbage we mean the cache and cookies of sites, the remains of system garbage from other programs. It is better to uninstall third-party software that you do not use (such as Amigo, Mail). Use CCleaner to clean your PC. Erase any history activity, saved input fields and the like.
CCleaner cleans up junk
Backup
We return the video card to its original parameters using the built-in process in the menu. Perhaps, due to the use of third-party optimizers, they have gone astray, so you should return everything to its original positions. For NVIDIA it will be enough to use the mouse button. Find "NVIDIA Control Panel". The item about global parameters will contain a “Restore” column. For other video cards, similar steps should be performed.
Black screen in OBS
Although the above is partially suitable for OBS, there is still one solution to the black screen that differs from the rest. It takes a little work to debug the correct parameters, which inexperienced users simply ignore when activating streams in OBS.
- In the “Source” column, indicate your game. But before that, go to the parameters via the right mouse button. Make sure there is a checkmark next to the item that says about anti-cheat compatibility. They are not used everywhere, but it is better to note this option.
- In the "App" select your game. Click OK. Now check the box in the main menu.
What to do if VKontakte video does not work on PC
Knowing the possible causes of the malfunction, it is easier to make a decision to restore the service. Below we will look at how to restore VKontakte if the video does not play, for different situations.
Server overload
Millions of people visit the social network every day, which creates a heavy load on the server. This feature also negatively affects the situation with VK video. At moments of maximum influx, the VK slows down, does not rewind, or the video does not play at all. To check your suspicions, log into YouTube and launch any content. If the video loads normally, then the reason is a server failure.
There is no need to perform any actions - just wait for the equipment to be restored or technical work to be completed. You can come back a little later, when the influx of users has decreased. Alternatively, reload the page, log out and log back in.
ISP company and low network speed
The second reason why the video in Contact does not open is difficulties in the operation of the equipment or overload at the provider itself. As a result, the speed drops or the video does not play. If you have such suspicions, you should check the Internet speed and contact the supplier if it is much lower than the stated parameter. In most cases, the provider accepts the application and asks to wait for the completion of technical work. Most often, the problem is fixed within 24 hours.
Cache accumulation
To quickly load pages, the web browser accumulates temporary files (cache) of pages and stores them in special memory. If suddenly the VKontakte video does not play or load, the reason may be the accumulation of such files. To fix the problem, clear your web explorer cache. The work can be done through the browser settings or using special programs, for example, CCleaner. In the latter case, you can clean all the conductors at the same time and solve other issues.
Action of viruses
If the video on VKontakte does not play, the reason may be the action of malware. They exert their influence unnoticed and disrupt the normal operation of the computer, for example, damaging files, stealing personal information, or negatively affecting the viewing of videos. For this reason, the content does not play or other difficulties arise). To solve the problem, update your antivirus software databases and conduct a full scan of your PC. If you don't have an antivirus, be sure to download and install it. The computer must be 100% protected.
Updating Web Explorer
Browser manufacturers regularly release updates that “close” existing errors and improve the performance of all services. If the user does not download new versions of the software, he may encounter various difficulties. So, in VK a situation may arise when instead of a video there is a black screen, but there is sound. The reason may be one of the program's bugs, which can be fixed with a regular update. Immediately after this, check whether the video file is playing or not. If this action does not help, you can uninstall the application and install it again.
Old version of flash player
When considering possible reasons why VKontakte video does not work, we cannot ignore possible difficulties with Flash Player. Several situations are possible here - file corruption, outdated version or malfunctions. In this case, you can go in two ways:
- Uninstall the old version, and then download the new version of the program and install it on your PC.
- Update an existing option.
In both cases, after completing the work on the PC, you need to restart and check the video (plays or not). Start with an update, and then move on to more global steps in the form of a complete replacement of the application.
Additional Steps
If the steps discussed above did not produce results, and the video still does not play on the PC, try a few more “rescue” methods. Let's highlight the main ones:
- Restart your PC.
- Turn off additional browser extensions and plugins that block ads and may negatively affect the player’s performance.
- Install a pack of new drivers and codecs, without which VK video will not play normally.
- Pay attention to the installed drivers, because the cause of failures may be a conflict between them. To fix problems with the video card, right-click on the video, uncheck the box to enable hardware acceleration and restart the web explorer.
The above recommendations should be enough to resolve the issue with VK video if it slows down, does not play or does not rewind.
HOSTS file
A very common problem can arise due to which is responsible for converting a domain name to an IP address. This occurs due to constant virus attacks on this file and, as a result, new entries appear in it for sites that do not exist (for example, vkontakte.ru, i.e. the old VK domain). What to do if the VK website does not open in this case?
Go to the system folder (most likely it will be drive C). Go to WINDOWS and find the folder system32\\drivers\\etc. Now open it using notepad, where you need to delete the line with the address vkontakte.ru.
Remove extension
When the application does not update automatically, this indicates that the personal computer or Android is infected with malware, viruses and system failures. In this case, experts suggest installing updated versions of the system application. These actions must be performed manually. To begin with, it is recommended to remove Flash Player from your computer.
An icon will open in front of you, which is located in the corner of the left side of the panel. Then, you need to go to the “Start” option and find the special “Windows” key to open the Control Panel. Once you go to the programs and features section, you need to click on “Uninstall a program.” The presented list suggests using Adobe software. In this case, users will have to remove ActiveX, NPAPI, Flash.
All these components can be displayed in the same software. Next, you need to click on the desired element and select the “Delete” option. This function will appear immediately above the list. When a new window opens, you will have to go to the “Delete” item. Once the process is completed, it is recommended to restart the computer. Since the system enters and stores all data in the registry.
Websites cannot open in the browser due to a virus
Everything is relatively simple here. We will not recommend searching for the virus manually. This is a thankless task, viruses change all the time, and anyone who advises you to find the file on the system in which the virus resides is very disingenuous. This will not help everyone (if at all), since most users do not know what they are dealing with. We offer another strategy, which still needs to be implemented if all or some sites do not open for you:
Agree simply, but even after removing the virus, sites may not open. Why do some sites not open after removing the virus? Read on!
How to delete someone else's video from VK?
Have you seen an indecent video in a group or on a user’s page? Was your friend filmed during a feast while he was under the influence of alcoholic drinks and posted on VK? Do you want to delete other people's unwanted videos? We can only sympathize with you, since it’s impossible to delete someone else’s video.
What can be done? You can write to support and explain the situation. The administrators will review your application and if they consider the video indecent, then they will remove it from VK. If the video is your friend or you, then get ready to prove your identity - there’s no way around it. Once your identity has been verified and the moderators confirm that it is you in the video, they will delete it if you request it.
How to delete all videos from VK?
You can delete videos one by one. But, if you need to delete 200 or 500 videos at once, then this will be problematic. VKontakte does not provide a function for deleting all videos at once. Therefore, you will have to use the special Vkbot program.
You can download it
from this link.
The program helps to delete all VK videos
After downloading the program, do the following:
- Launch the program.
- Log in with your VK password and login.
- Click Login .
- A window will appear on the screen with different types of cleaning. Press the following buttons in sequence: “Profile”, “Cleaning”, “Delete Media”, “Delete all videos” .
- Confirm the process by clicking on the appropriate button.
That's it - now go to VK and you will see that there is not a single video on your page. There are also other programs. The principle of their operation is the same as that of a bot. For example, VKOpt. Link to download this program from the official website.
Important: Download programs only from official sites (links are provided). Downloading programs from unknown sources can lead to your PC becoming infected with viruses.
How to delete VK video in messages?
If you added a video to your messages from your uploaded videos, the interlocutor will still watch it. To prevent him from opening it, the source must be destroyed.
If you are the author of the video, just delete it and that's it. If you downloaded a video from the Internet, then the interlocutor will still watch it.
Highlight a message
You can try to delete the video as a message. Check the box to the left of your thumbnail and click on the trash can icon at the top. Everything is a message, which means the video will be deleted, but only in your messages.
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Real illness
Many VK users cannot go an hour without logging into their account on their favorite social network. And this is not surprising. Today, VKontakte allows you not only to simply communicate with friends and meet new people from anywhere, but also to listen to music, watch videos, and gather in thematic interest groups. This is exactly what most users like. Many people go there to listen to their favorite performers, watch a TV series, or scroll through the news feed, in which, by the way, you can find a lot of interesting information among a bunch of posts with jokes and advertising.
And that is why for many it is a big loss that VKontakte stops working. At the same time, many people do not know what to do if VK does not open. And in order to save a couple of thousand nerve cells of a poor user who cannot listen to his favorite song or respond to a message to a friend, let’s look at why this problem occurs and how to fix it.
And it arises for the following reasons:
- due to an incorrect domain being recorded in the system;
- due to blocking of the site itself or problems on it;
- browser problems;
- blocking by antivirus.
If such a problem exists, and there is not the slightest idea what to do if VK does not open, check the Internet connection. You just need to look at the icon on the toolbar (which is near the clock) or try to go to any other site that definitely works. In the case when the Internet is functioning perfectly, we dig a little deeper.
