Windows 10: Accidentally uninstalled webcam and have no idea how to get it back

I was uninstalling my webcam as a way to fix the problem with my camera when I realized that it didn't go according to plan. I've been finding ways to reinstall it for 2 hours now and I have no clue. Please help me as I have online classes starting in 2 days. I will continue to search for answers meanwhile. There is no webcam in the device manager so I won't be able to update a webcam driver.

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Webcam had disappeared

Hi,

The webcam may have stopped working due to hardware failure, or a loose cable that connects it to the device’s motherboard. We suggest that you try to show hidden devices in
Device Manager by following these steps:

• Right-click on the Start menu and select Device Manager.
• Click on the View tab and select Show hidden devices.
  

If you are seeing the webcam drivers, uninstall them. Then restart your device to check if Windows will be able to recognize the webcam and will install the drivers.

Let us know how it turns out.

 

windows 10 update 1607 logitech c525 webcam stopped fault main.exe . any fixes

Hi,

I suggest you to try the following steps and check if it helps.

Method 1: Update WebCam driver

Follow the steps below.

• Press Windows key + X and click on
  Device Manager.
• Search for the relevant driver.
• Right-click on the Webcam driver and select
  Update Driver Software.
• Restart your system

Method 2: Uninstall and then re-install
WebCam driver

Follow the steps below.

• Press Windows key + X and click on
  Device Manager.
• Search for the relevant driver.
• Right-click on the Webcam driver and select
  Uninstall.
• Once, you have uninstalled the driver do not restart, go to the Manufacturer's website and download the latest
  Webcam driver
• Double-click (run) and install the driver setup file.
• Restart your system.

Refer this link to download your webcam driver:
http://support.logitech.com/en_us/product/hd-webcam-c525#download

Hope this helps. Please respond if you have further related queries.

Regards,

 

Webcam not working in Windows 10 Pro on Microsoft camera app and not on Skype

Hi,

Since you mentioned that you already reinstalled the driver for your webcam, we suggest that you perform these troubleshooting steps to resolve your concern:

• Run the troubleshooter for Windows apps.
• Install the driver using the compatibility mode.

Get back to us with the results of the suggested troubleshooting steps.