: If Privacy Mode is enabled but the Parsec Virtual Display Driver is missing or broken, the connection will fail. Step-by-Step Troubleshooting Guide 1. Configure Integrated Graphics (Laptops)

Close any active RDP sessions before starting your Parsec stream.

Running Parsec alongside Windows Remote Desktop (RDP) can cause "capture-related" errors like 14004 or 14003.

: On laptops with dual GPUs (integrated and dedicated), Parsec may try to use the dedicated card when it needs the integrated one for display capture.

If the error persists, the Parsec Console can provide deeper clues.

If you must use RDP, try disabling the in Windows Group Policy to force the older XDDM mode. 5. Check Console for Specific Sub-Errors

: Attempting to host from a PC without a physical monitor or an active virtual display driver often triggers capture errors.