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Playback, why aren’t you functioning? Playback replay unavailable.

Playback, why aren’t you functioning? Playback replay unavailable.

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Frostyduff
Member
237
01-27-2023, 02:15 AM
#1
I understand that others have experienced this problem, and I haven’t discovered a resolution through online discussions. I frequently miss key moments in games like Siege, Rocket League, or Rust – particularly successful plays and funny incidents. While Shadowplay functions perfectly for some titles, allowing me to quickly capture footage with a simple key press, it consistently fails on numerous games, including R6 Siege. Typically, I only realize a replay is unavailable after I’ve already attempted to record something significant, and then I must manually activate Instant Replay. I've ensured my graphics drivers are up-to-date, but I don’t want to repeatedly uninstall and reinstall them. Are there any reliable fixes for this widespread issue? Alternatively, I’d appreciate any recommendations for alternative recording techniques. I occasionally use OBS's replay buffer, but it’s often inconvenient to open an additional program before beginning a game. Sincerely,
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Frostyduff
01-27-2023, 02:15 AM #1

I understand that others have experienced this problem, and I haven’t discovered a resolution through online discussions. I frequently miss key moments in games like Siege, Rocket League, or Rust – particularly successful plays and funny incidents. While Shadowplay functions perfectly for some titles, allowing me to quickly capture footage with a simple key press, it consistently fails on numerous games, including R6 Siege. Typically, I only realize a replay is unavailable after I’ve already attempted to record something significant, and then I must manually activate Instant Replay. I've ensured my graphics drivers are up-to-date, but I don’t want to repeatedly uninstall and reinstall them. Are there any reliable fixes for this widespread issue? Alternatively, I’d appreciate any recommendations for alternative recording techniques. I occasionally use OBS's replay buffer, but it’s often inconvenient to open an additional program before beginning a game. Sincerely,

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Jeffftheham
Junior Member
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01-27-2023, 05:35 AM
#2
Hello, if your game operates in full-screen mode, Shadowplay should function successfully. However, when your game runs in windowed or borderless full-screen display, Shadowplay won’t operate correctly by default. To capture gameplay regardless of the screen mode you are using, you need to make a minor adjustment within Shadowplay’s settings. Launch the Shadowplay overlay and navigate to settings, then scroll down in the context menu and choose “privacy control,” finally, activate “desktop capture.”
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Jeffftheham
01-27-2023, 05:35 AM #2

Hello, if your game operates in full-screen mode, Shadowplay should function successfully. However, when your game runs in windowed or borderless full-screen display, Shadowplay won’t operate correctly by default. To capture gameplay regardless of the screen mode you are using, you need to make a minor adjustment within Shadowplay’s settings. Launch the Shadowplay overlay and navigate to settings, then scroll down in the context menu and choose “privacy control,” finally, activate “desktop capture.”

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CaptKrazy
Member
234
02-01-2023, 04:41 PM
#3
Hello,

Thank you for getting back to me. I typically enjoy all games with my display set to full-screen. I examined the Shadowplay options within the overlay as you suggested, but wasn’t able to locate any privacy settings—however, this may not be relevant given that I only use full-screen.

Your advice is appreciated.
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CaptKrazy
02-01-2023, 04:41 PM #3

Hello,

Thank you for getting back to me. I typically enjoy all games with my display set to full-screen. I examined the Shadowplay options within the overlay as you suggested, but wasn’t able to locate any privacy settings—however, this may not be relevant given that I only use full-screen.

Your advice is appreciated.