Windows 10: Camera Missing from Device manager

Discus and support Camera Missing from Device manager in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; Using my laptop camera after a long time. It says camera not attached. So, I went into device manager to check but webcam is nowhere listed there. This... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by BallZz, Jul 11, 2020.

  1. BallZz Win User

    Camera Missing from Device manager


    Using my laptop camera after a long time. It says camera not attached. So, I went into device manager to check but webcam is nowhere listed there. This is strange because it's an inbuilt camera.

    :)
     
    BallZz, Jul 11, 2020
    #1
  2. AndreePin Win User

    Imaging Devices missing in Device Manager and Webcam doesn't working

    Hi,

    Since you mentioned that the said driver is missing in Device Manager, what we suggest is for you to check in the Hidden Devices section on Device Manager. Kindly follow the steps below:

    • On the desktop, press Windows key + X and select
      Device Manager.
    • Click on View and select
      Show Hidden Devices.
    • Check for the webcam under Imaging Devices.
    • If the webcam is listed, then right-click on it and select
      Update Driver Software
    • Select Browse My Computer for Driver Software and follow the prompted steps.
    Please post back with the result for further assistance
     
    AndreePin, Jul 11, 2020
    #2
  3. Naresh_K Win User
    Why cant someone figure why built in web cam is missing from device manager in windows 10?

    Hi,

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

    If the device is connected to the computer, it should show up in Device manager. I appreciate your efforts in troubleshooting and thank you for providing the information. Please try the methods mentioned below to check if that helps.

    Check for hidden devices: It can be the drivers are installed as shadow drivers due to which you are not able to view them in device manager. I would suggest you to check and uninstall these drivers.

    1. Open Device Manager (In the search box on the taskbar, type
      Device Manager, then select from the menu).
    2. Then click on View tab and then click on Show hidden devices.
    3. Then check if you are able to find the hidden drivers for camera and uninstall them.
    4. Restart your computer.

    Add the device in Device Manager manually: Please follow the steps mentioned below to add the device manually.

    Open Device Manager.

    1. Then click on Actions and then click on Add a legacy hardware.
    2. Then click Next, and choose “Install the hardware that I manually select from the list” and click
      Next, scroll down to choose Imaging Devices and Click
      Next.
    3. Then click on Imaging devices and then follow the on screen prompts.

    If the above does not helps and you have tried all the troubleshooting steps mentioned in the article:

    Fix a missing Camera Roll in Windows 10
    and
    Camera does not work in Windows 10, then there is a possibility that it
    is hardware issue. Kindly get in touch with manufacturer for further support.

    Regards,
     
    Naresh_K, Jul 11, 2020
    #3
  4. FigenIsik Win User

    Camera Missing from Device manager

    built in camera is not listed in device manager

    Thank you so much for your effort but camera is not listed in device manager, so I cannot do what you suggested. Thank you.
     
    FigenIsik, Jul 11, 2020
    #4
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