With the growing trend of remote work and virtual communication, having the ability to screen share your desktop during a call can be a valuable feature. Whether you’re working with a team, giving a presentation, or simply showing someone something on your screen, screen-sharing can save time and increase productivity.

WhatsApp , the popular instant messaging app, however, does not provide users with a built-in screenshare feature for now. Although in this article, we will guide you through an alternative process of screen sharing your desktop in a WhatsApp call, so you can get the most out of this useful feature.

Device requirements for screen sharing on WhatsApp Call

The ability to screen share during a WhatsApp call is currently available only on desktop devices running Windows , Linux , and Mac operating systems. Therefore, this method cannot be used on any mobile devices or other operating systems.

Steps for screensharing on WhatsApp

CrankWheel is a software that acts as a browser-based virtual camera and can be used to screenshare your desktop in a WhatsApp call. Whether you are looking to connect with your clients, or boss or to get a computer-based issue resolved, CrankWheel enables you to do so through a virtual representation by sharing your desktop screen.

To use CrankWheel for WhatsApp screen sharing:

  1. Go to the CrankWheel website and download the browser extension for Google Chrome . Once the extension is installed, click on the CrankWheel icon in the browser to launch the software. CrankWheel UI
  2. Once you are done with the login setup, click on either of the three options available for the screen type you want to share. This will now initiate the process of screen sharing.
  3. You will be provided with a meeting URL that you can share with the person you want to call on WhatsApp.
  4. Open the WhatsApp desktop version and go to the chat of the person you want to call. Then simply copy the URL and paste it into the caller’s chat to provide them with your screen’s access. Share the URL to WhatsApp
  5. Click on the Call icon in the WhatsApp chat and wait for the call to connect.
  6. Once the call is connected, go to the audio and video settings in WhatsApp and select CrankWheel as the camera source. Do note that the camera source cannot be changed unless you are on a video call with someone.
  7. Your desktop will now be fed through CrankWheel and will be visible to the person on the other end of the call. You can now show them anything on your screen, and they will see all that is available on your desktop screen in real-time.
  8. To stop screensharing your desktop on the WhatsApp call , simply go back to the CrankWheel window and press the Stop button on the top right of the window.

The best part is that you have most of the control and can pause your screen sharing anytime you like. You can also limit the number of viewers to your screen sharing. Lastly, the whole process of this screen share can be recorded and replayed using the in-built recording feature.

Note: This process cannot be completed on WhatsApp Web , as it does not allow you to make calls.

Common issues faced while screen sharing

While screen sharing can be a valuable tool for remote collaboration and communication, there are a few common issues that users may face.

Here are some of the most common problems and their solutions:

Low-quality video feed: If the video feed during a screen-sharing call is of low quality, it may be due to a weak internet connection. Ensure that both parties have a strong and stable internet connection for the best experience.

Audio issues: If there are audio problems during the call, check that the correct audio source is selected in the settings and that the speakers or headphones are working correctly.

The process of screen sharing your desktop in a WhatsApp call using a virtual camera is a simple and efficient way to make remote collaboration easier. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can increase productivity, showing your team or client exactly what you’re working on in real time.

How to Fix “Printer is in an error state” Issue?

The error “ WinRAR Error: Next Volume Is Required ” usually appears when you’re extracting a multi-part RAR archive and WinRAR can’t find (or can’t correctly identify) the next file in the sequence . This often happens when a volume is missing , stored in a different folder , or renamed in a way that breaks the archive’s expected order .

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In this guide, we’ll go over the most reliable fixes confirmed by affected users, along with what each method is doing behind the scenes so you can choose the right one for your situation.

Important: To extract multi-volume archives, you should always start extraction from the first file in the set. This is usually file.part1.rar , or (in older sets) the main .rar file that comes before .r01 , .r02 , and so on.

1. Download and Place the Missing RAR File

WinRAR needs all parts of a multi-volume archive to complete extraction. This error usually appears when one of the volumes in a set like .part2.rar , .r01 , .r02 , .001 , and similar naming formats is missing . Downloading the missing volume and placing it in the same folder as the other parts allows WinRAR to continue extracting normally .

  1. Look at the error message or review the list of archive parts in the folder.
  2. Identify which volume is missing (for example, part2.rar , .r02 , .001 , etc.).
  3. Go back to the website or source where you downloaded the archive.
  4. Locate and download the exact missing file using the same naming format as the others.
  5. Make sure the new file name matches the pattern of the rest. Example: If you have file.part1.rar and file.part3.rar , the missing one must be file.part2.rar .
  6. Move the downloaded missing volume into the same folder as the other archive parts.
  7. Confirm that all parts are in a single folder before extracting.
  8. Right-click the first file in the series (usually part1 or the main .rar file) and select Extract Here or Extract to Folder .
  9. WinRAR should now detect all volumes and continue extraction normally .

2. Manually Browse & Select the Next Volume

Use this method only if the next volume already exists , but WinRAR is failing to detect it automatically. This can happen due to incorrect naming , the file being in a different location , or a temporary file access issue. Manually browsing helps WinRAR locate the correct volume and resume extraction without interruption .

  1. Right-click the first file in the series (usually .rar or part1.rar ) and select Extract Here or Extract to Folder .
  2. When WinRAR cannot find the next volume, it will show the “ Next Volume Is Required ” message.
  3. A small window will appear, allowing you to manually select the next volume .
  4. Use the file explorer window to locate the folder where the other archive parts are saved.
  5. Select the next part based on the naming order (example: select file.part2.rar after file.part1.rar ).
  6. Make sure the selected file matches the naming format of the archive (no extra characters like (1) and no mismatched numbering).
  7. WinRAR will resume extraction using the selected volume .
  8. If additional volumes are missing or stored separately, WinRAR may prompt you again. Repeat the same process until extraction completes.

3. Rename the RAR files in Order

WinRAR relies on a proper naming sequence (such as file.part1.rar , file.part2.rar , file.part3.rar ) to extract multi-volume archives. If a file is named incorrectly, contains extra characters, or is out of order, WinRAR may fail to locate the next volume and show this error. Renaming the files correctly helps WinRAR follow the sequence and extract the archive without interruptions .

Note: Renaming only changes the file name , not the file contents. The goal is to restore the correct sequence so WinRAR can detect the next volume.

  1. Go to the folder where all the RAR files are saved.
  2. Make sure all parts of the archive are present and stored in the same folder .
  3. Check how the parts are currently named . Common patterns include:
file.part1.rar, file.part2.rar, file.part3.rar
file.rar, file.r01, file.r02, file.r03
  1. Look for files that don’t match the expected numbering pattern (for example, file.part01.rar , file.part1(1).rar , or unrelated names).
  2. Rename each file so it follows the same order without extra characters or mismatched numbering. Example:
Incorrect: file.part1.rar, file.part3.rar, file.part2(1).rar
Correct: file.part1.rar, file.part2.rar, file.part3.rar
  1. Make sure the text before the number is exactly the same for all files.
  2. Only the last part number should change.
  3. Right-click the first file in the series (usually part1.rar or the main .rar file) and select Extract Here .
  4. WinRAR should now recognize the sequence and continue extraction normally .

If you still get the same prompt: the archive set is likely incomplete (a part was never downloaded or was removed), or one of the volumes is corrupt and must be re-downloaded from the original source.