How to Fix Webcam or Camera Not Working in Windows 10

To uninstall and reinstall the camera driver on Windows 10, use these steps:

1. Open Start.
2. Search for Device Manager, and click the top result to open the app.
3. Expand the Imaging devices, Cameras or the Sound, video, and game controllers branch.
4. Right-click the webcam and select the Uninstall driver option.

1. How do I fix my camera and webcam on Windows 10?
2. Why is my webcam not working Windows 10?
3. How do I reset my webcam on Windows 10?
4. How do I get my webcam to work on Windows 10?
5. How do I fix my camera on my laptop not working?
6. Why is my computer camera not working?
7. How do I activate my webcam?
8. Why is my webcam not working on Zoom?
9. Why is my webcam not in Device Manager?
10. How do I reset my webcam settings?
11. Why is my camera and microphone not working?
12. How do I restart my webcam?

How do I fix my camera and webcam on Windows 10?

How to Fix a Windows 10 Webcam

1. Unplug it and plug it in again. ...
2. Try plugging it into a different USB port. ...
3. Restart your computer. ...
4. Unplug and restart. ...
5. Check for Windows updates. ...
6. Check the camera's body. ...
7. Check the app you're using with the webcam. ...
8. Check your privacy settings.

Why is my webcam not working Windows 10?

When your camera isn't working in Windows 10, it might be missing drivers after a recent update. It's also possible that your anti-virus program is blocking the camera, your privacy settings don't allow camera access for some apps, or there's a problem with the app you want to use.

How do I reset my webcam on Windows 10?

Step 1 On your PC, go to Settings > Apps > Apps & features > Camera. Step 2 Select Camera app and click Advanced options. Step 3 Click Reset.

How do I get my webcam to work on Windows 10?

To open up your webcam or camera, select the Start button, and then select Camera in the list of apps. If you want to use the camera within other apps, select the Start button, select Settings > Privacy > Camera, and then turn on Let apps use my camera.

How do I fix my camera on my laptop not working?

How do I fix my laptop camera if it's not working?

1. Run the Hardware troubleshooter.
2. Update the laptop camera driver.
3. Reinstall the laptop camera.
4. Install driver in compatibility mode.
5. Roll back driver.
6. Check your antivirus software.
7. Check the camera privacy settings.
8. Create a new user profile.

Why is my computer camera not working?

Causes of a Webcam Not Working

A non-working webcam may be due to malfunctioning hardware, missing or outdated drivers, issues with your privacy settings, or problems with your antivirus software. Windows usually installs drivers automatically when it detects new hardware.

How do I activate my webcam?

A: To turn on a built-in camera in Windows 10, just type “camera” into the Windows search bar and find “Settings.” Alternatively, press the Windows button and “I” to open Windows Settings, then select “Privacy” and find “Camera” on the left sidebar.

Why is my webcam not working on Zoom?

Restart your computer. If the camera still does not work in Zoom after restarting, check if the camera works in a Mac app, such as Photo Booth or Facetime. If it works elsewhere, uninstall the Zoom client and reinstall the latest version from our Download Center.

Why is my webcam not in Device Manager?

Manually add the webcam to Device Manager

Then click View > Show hidden devices. Click Action and select Add legacy hardware to open the window shown directly below. Press the Next button. ... Thereafter, select the webcam that's missing from Device Manager; and press the Next button.

How do I reset my webcam settings?

Remove the Device Driver

1. Click the Start button and and then type "devmgmt. ...
2. Right-click "devmgmt. ...
3. Double-click "Imaging Devices" and then right-click your webcam. ...
4. Disconnect the webcam from your PC and then restart the computer. ...
5. Click the Start button and then type "appwiz. ...
6. Right-click "appwiz.

Why is my camera and microphone not working?

Check the computer settings to make sure the camera and sound settings are correct. For the mic, check if the input sensitivity is too low or too high which could cause issues. Restart the computer. For PCs/Windows, check the drivers to see if they are installed and updated.

How do I restart my webcam?

Instead, use your system's control panel to restart your webcam.

1. Click the "Start" menu and click "Control Panel."
2. Click the link for "View devices and printers." It is located under the "Hardware and Sound" section.
3. Locate your webcam under "Devices" and right-click it.