How To Fix Zoom Error Code 0?

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Zoom error code 0 mainly occurs with the Zoom Desktop client (windows) while attempting to launch Screen Share for iPad/iPhone.

The error says

Screen sharing has failed to start. Please try again later. Error Code: 0

If you are also having this error then below in this post you can find possible workarounds to get rid of the error.

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How To Fix Zoom Error Code 0?

Fix 1: Restart The Computer And Retry

Before trying anything we will suggest you to restart your computer and then retry.

If the error is coming because of any temporary glitch with the device or app then restarting the computer will fix the issues.

Fix 2: Disable IPv6 On The Network Card

This solution was shared by one user on Reddit. According to him the problem for the error was IPv6, and as he disabled the IPv6 on his wifi network the problem got resolved.

So we will also suggest you to access your Wifi settings and check if IPv6 is enabled. If yes then consider disabling it and then check if it solves the error or not.

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Fix 3: Disable Your VPN

If you are using any VPN while using Zoom then consider disabling it.

During our research, we have found that for many users it was their VPN that was causing this error. 

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Fix 4: Check If Zoom Needed To be Updated

If you still have the error then check if Zoom has any pending firmware update which needs to be installed.

Here is how to check updates for Zoom On Windows

  • Open Zoom on your Windows computer.
  • Then tap on the “Settings” button from the upper right corner of the Zoom window.
  • Then tap on “About” from the left panel.
  • If you see a message that a new version of Zoom is available. Then click on the “Update” button to download and install the latest version of Zoom.

Fix 5: Reinstall Zoom

If the error still persists then uninstall the Zoom app and then reinstall it.

Here is how to uninstall and reinstall Zoom on a Windows device.

  • Tap on the Windows Start button and choose “Settings” (or press Windows key + I).
  • Then tap Apps.
  • Now look for Zoom and click on it.
  • Tap on Uninstall.
  • Then follow the prompts to complete the uninstallation process.
  • After that Restart your computer
  • Then go to the Zoom website.
  • From the Zoom, website click on the Download button.
  • Then tap on the Download button under “Zoom Client for Meetings.”
  • Once the download is complete, double-click on the Zoom installer file to start the installation process.
  • Now just follow the prompts to complete the installation process.

Fix 6: Contact Zoom support

If the error still continues even after reinstalling Zoom then now you should get in touch with Zoom support.

To find the Zoom contact details you can visit here.

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Rahul Choudhary is a technology and troubleshooting expert. He gives his expert opinion on different technology trends and provides troubleshooting guides for different apps, websites, & consumer hardware products. He graduated in BA English Honours from the University Of Delhi, and later he learned HTML and WordPress. He also did a certificate course in Hardware and Network Troubleshooting , and a certificate course in Computer Architecture.