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Catalina Screen Recording Preference Pane empty

Since upgrading to Catalina Screen Recording is not possible anymore. I am aware of the issue that access has to be granted in the Security/Privacy Setting!


My issue is that NO APPLICATION shows up there - not even Quick Time. The pane is empty and does not offer ANY OPTION to add an application.


Any idea anywhere?

Posted on Oct 10, 2019 1:11 AM

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Posted on Oct 10, 2019 3:03 AM

I just solved this issue. Here's what I've done:

  • created a new user
  • open Quick Time and started screen recording
  • on NEW user I was able to grant access in the Preference pane (what is/was not possible on original user)
  • started to recored test video
  • changed back to original user
  • on ORIGINAL user granted access (option suddenly available) for recording software
  • deleted previously created second user
  • done

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Oct 10, 2019 3:03 AM in response to wobo63

I just solved this issue. Here's what I've done:

  • created a new user
  • open Quick Time and started screen recording
  • on NEW user I was able to grant access in the Preference pane (what is/was not possible on original user)
  • started to recored test video
  • changed back to original user
  • on ORIGINAL user granted access (option suddenly available) for recording software
  • deleted previously created second user
  • done

Oct 11, 2019 12:26 AM in response to wobo63

Thanks a million @wobo63 for finding this work around. The issue is not solved really but at least this methods allows me to get my programs working. The hassle is that I have to log in as a guest. Launch the said program. Set it in "privacy" and then go back to my normal user and only then doers it appear. It's a hassle and a bug which I hope Apple will sort out quickly.

Catalina Screen Recording Preference Pane empty

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